How Do I Prepare For Closing?
Prior to the actual closing day, there are several things you should do to be certain that your…
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What Is The Lis Pendens That I Found In The Preliminary Title Report?
A lis pendens literally means that litigation is pending. It tells the public that a lawsuit affecting the…
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Must I Record My Deed?
Your deed is considered complete once it has been signed, sealed and delivered. Recording the deed is not…
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Personal vs. Real Property: Can I Take The Chandelier?
Whether a seller is allowed to remove the chandelier when he sells his house or whether it must…
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Can I Object To A Proposed Zoning Change or Variance Request?
If you receive a notice that a neighbor or some property owner nearby to you proposes to build…
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When Can We Move In?
Many buyers wonder when they actually can move into their new home. They wonder when possession actually takes…
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Ending a Co-Ownership With a Quitclaim Deed
When two or more co-owners want to end their ownership rights in a piece of property, this type…
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Exceptions To Coverage In Your Title Insurance Policy
Your title insurance policy will list certain exceptions that will be excluded from coverage. This is a standard…
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Proration of Rents in Escrow
You may be wondering what happens with the rental income and security deposits on a rental property that…
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Resolving Boundary Disputes
Boundary lines between properties are described in the property description in your deed. Before you build a fence…
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Coverage and Types of Title Insurance Policies
There are two types of title insurance policies, the owner’s policy and the lender’s policy. When you buy…
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Dealing With Clouds On Your Title
At closing time, the seller will be asked to provide good and marketable title to the property, a…
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What Title Insurance Will Do for You?
Title insurance is a one-time premium paid to a title company that guarantees that you own a particular…
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Escrow Impound Accounts: Do You Have a Choice?
Escrow impound accounts are those accounts which lenders set up to collect “up-front” money from you when you…
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Did The Title Company Record a Deed of Reconveyance at The Time of Closing?
A Deed of Reconveyance is used in conjunction with a Deed of Trust and it’s purpose is to…
