marketable title

Title Insurance

Title Insurance

A home is a large investment, so it’s important to keep it protected.  Prior to closing, a title search is run to insure the seller conveys clear and marketable title to the new owner.  However, despite the fact that a title search should uncover problems, it may not catch them all.  A title search looks for items […]

Clear Title in Real Estate

Clear Title in Real Estate

Real estate term of the day:   What is clear title in real estate? Clear title means the property’s title is free of any liens, judgments, or legal questions as to ownership. Who provides clear title? It is the seller’s responsibility to provide clear title to the buyer.  However, it is up to the buyer to ensure the […]