If a property doesn’t have a clear title, it’ll be a lot harder to sell or buy the home, or get a mortgage or homeowners insurance for it. In some cases, you could be responsible for paying a ...

—Service provides early warnings of suspicious property filings and easy access to title documents for customers who close their transactions directly through First American Title in one of 25 ...

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 ...

A clear title is a great sign in a real estate transaction. It means the property title has no liens placed on it. Liens or levies from creditors or other parties could threaten your ownership or use ...

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 ...

On February 23, 2026, new Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys (the “2026 Standard”) took ...

Home sweet home is a sentiment many of us cherish. Yet, imagine brewing your morning coffee only to discover that your beloved abode isn't yours anymore. No, we're not scripting a new "Twilight Zone" ...

State laws govern the property and contract rights that individuals have to their real estate. All states have adopted the common law statute of frauds, which requires that contracts pertaining to the ...