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I think most people know to organize important papers such as estate planning documents, life and health insurance policies, and car and boat titles. Of equal importance is the title insurance policy issued upon the purchase or refinance of your home or investment...
Title Insurance
What is title insurance and why is it important?
Purchasing title insurance is one of the first steps that new homeowners should take to protect their property. It is crucial for the simple reason that it protects you, as the homeowner, from the possibility that the seller does not have the right to sell the...
Title Insurance: Obtain a Survey of the Property Prior to Closing
All buyers-including cash buyers-should obtain a survey of the property prior to closing. In addition to showing the precise location and boundaries of the property, a survey will disclose whether there are any neighboring fences, walls, concrete slabs, parking...
Saving Money on Title Insurance in Florida
Clients sometimes remark that title insurance premiums in Florida are more than in the state they moved from. These rates are set (promulgated) by Florida Statutes. However, Florida law does provide the party paying the ittle premium with a "reissue credit" or...