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…
Must I Record My Deed?
Your deed is considered complete once it has been signed, sealed and delivered. Recording the deed is not…
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…
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…
When Can We Move In?
Many buyers wonder when they actually can move into their new home. They wonder when possession actually takes…
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…
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…
Proration of Rents in Escrow
You may be wondering what happens with the rental income and security deposits on a rental property that…
Resolving Boundary Disputes
Boundary lines between properties are described in the property description in your deed. Before you build a fence…
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…
Dealing With Clouds On Your Title
At closing time, the seller will be asked to provide good and marketable title to the property, a…
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…
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…
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…