Buying a Home after Foreclosure or Bankruptcy

Can I Ever Buy a Home Again? If you have gone through a foreclosure…

What to Look for on a Survey

Type of Survey (is it a comprehensive boundary or a report). Does…

Oil and Gas Rights Changes in FDIC Contracts

Beginning April 1, 2013, the FDIC is reserving oil and gas rights…

Land Title Professionals

Did you know that Land Title Professionals play an important…

Credit Scores

According to CNN Money, delinquencies can impact credit scores…

Metes and Bounds

Metes and Bounds Legal Descriptions   “Metes” refers…

Lis Pendens

What is a Lis Pendens? The term in real estate known as” Lis…

Affidavit of Continuous Marriage

Title commitments will frequently contain a requirement for an…

Broad Exceptions from Coverage

Exceptions from Coverage on Owner's Policies It is common for…

Foreclosures

Ever have a client not comfortable using the title agency the…

Leasehold Policies

Throughout my 20 plus years in the title industry, and despite…

Encroachments

Encroachments are defined as advancements beyond proper limits…