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ALTA: Protecting property rights with title insurance

Housing Wire

For most real estate industry professionals, title insurance needs no introduction. A trusted product , title insurance has been used to protect real estate transactions and property rights for over a century. The buyers purchased title insurance, which turned out to be an excellent investment.

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Title insurers reckon with attorney opinion letters

Housing Wire

Prior to the advent and widespread use of title insurance, before taking title to a property, the buyer required that the title be free of any rights, interests, liens or encumbrances of others for which the buyer would be responsible for. We are protecting the American Dream,” Tomb said.

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Low Appraisal Fees in 2024

Appraisal Today

Home Has Jumped More Than 50% Since 2019 Excerpts: home’s price per square foot is a somewhat overlooked real estate feature. When shopping for a house, buyers are usually focused on the total size, list price, and location. The developer had to add 2 ft. Click Here. I have lived in Alameda since 1980.