An underwriter is someone that authorizes its agents to write title insurance policies. They are the ones who assume the financial risk and ensure the property against insurable defects. If any undiscovered legal issues ever arise, a title insurance underwriter will defend the power of the title policy. What a Title Insurance Underwriter Looks For […]
What Are Mechanics Liens?
Mechanics liens are a legal claim against a property that has been remodeled or improved. In essence, mechanics liens are legal documents that reserve the rights of the filer to seek unpaid compensation. Typically, mechanics liens are usually filed by contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers if they have never received payment for the work they performed […]
Title Insurance For Homebuyers
Ensure All Your Clients Are Protected As a real estate agent, you’re always aware of the sometimes overwhelming pressures your clients experience when purchasing a home. It is very common for a client to experience frustration and confusion associated with the heaps of paperwork that must be signed. Many buyers are also unaware of all […]
Title Insurance 101
If you’re purchasing a home for the first time, there are a lot of steps to the process that you may have not been aware of. One of these is purchasing a title insurance policy on your property. Purchasing title insurance is important because it will not only protect you in the event there are […]
What Does A Title Company Do?
A Title Company makes sure that the title to a piece of real estate is legitimate then issues title insurance for that property. Title insurance protects the owner and/or lender in the event that lawsuits or claims against the property arise after the property has been purchased. Not only is having title insurance a good […]