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A title search is a review of public records to confirm legal ownership of a property. It’s one of the most crucial steps when you’re closing on a house, and you can expect your mortgage lender to ...

In real estate transactions, few steps are as critical — yet often overlooked — as the title search process. Whether you’re a homebuyer, investor, attorney, or lender, ensuring that a property’s title ...

After you search for a home and settle on the perfect property, there’s still another search to perform: the title search. While the title search may not be as exciting as browsing those listings or ...

When a property has a clear title, that means the title is free from liens or other claims that could call its ownership into question. If you're buying a home with a mortgage, your lender will ...

A title search ensures that there are no hidden claims on the property that could impact the ownership rights of the buyer. The search is typically performed by a title company or attorney and can ...