Last month, the Biden Administration announced the revival of a previously abandoned pilot program that would waive the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain home refinances – part of a ...
For many people, a home is the biggest thing they’ll ever buy. The last thing anyone wants is to encounter unexpected ownership issues after completing the purchase. This is where title insurance ...
Companies advertising home title protection in television ads warn about crooks stealing houses from unsuspecting homeowners.
ALTA’s new study shows most real estate deals require extensive title research, curative work and fraud prevention before closing.
After decades of inertia, reform of home-sale commissions is happening, thanks to a landmark lawsuit. Could title insurance be next? Quite possibly: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this month ...
If you’re buying a home, you need to know about title insurance. It’s one of the many closing costs you will likely encounter and pay for before you close on your new home. There are a couple of types ...
I have spent my legal career representing title-insurance companies and their insureds regarding various types of claims. Title insurance is like all other insurance: It’s a useless expense until you ...
This biweekly feature is sponsored by Allied Title & Escrow. So you just got under contract on your first home and it’s time to choose a title company. One question we often get is ‘Do all title ...
Critics question pilot program's efficacy amidst industry shifts towards alternative solutions. President Joe Biden's initiative to alleviate housing costs includes a pilot program that eliminates the ...
Reina Marszalek is a senior mortgage editor at Fox Money who has spent more than 10 years writing and editing content. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible ...