What are Deed Restrictions?
Title searches can often unearth deed restrictions that are placed on a property. Also known as restrictive covenants, deed restrictions are one of the more interesting topics when it comes…
The Title Insurance Term Cheat Sheet
The process of buying a home is complex, with many facets to consider, analyze and track. Any given week can involve conversations with agents, lenders, attorneys, escrow agents, home inspectors,…
Title Insurance for the Cannabis Industry in Pennsylvania
The Cannabis industry is rapidly growing and there is significant interest from both the private and public sectors to move things forward. For the former, it’s a business opportunity to…
Bucks County Introduces Free Fraud Alert System
Unfortunately, fraud is rampant these days. Scammers always seem to be one step ahead of the ‘good guys’ when it comes to data privacy and the more tools available to…
Different Types of Liens and What They Mean
One of the most important objectives in any title search is to check to see that there are no liens on the property at hand in a real estate transaction.…
The Who’s Who at the Closing Table
A closing is the culmination of a whole lot of work involving multiple parties over the course of several months in most instances. Between the real estate professionals, title agencies,…
How to Maintain Privacy on Public Land Records
Sales involving property become part of public record. The deed that is recorded with a town and/or county becomes information that sits within public domain. In other words, virtually anyone…
4.5 Things You Need for a Virtual Closing
The pandemic has unquestionably changed the way we work, travel and shop. It has also changed the way we purchase homes. Over these many months, the real estate industry has…
Phishing Scams in Real Estate Transactions: A Paramount Concern
This day and age, virtually everything is digital – from the way we shop and socialize to the way we get the news and binge watch shows. As a result…
Why Your Closing Date Makes a Big Difference
There are countless steps in a home purchase or a refinance that folks need to navigate. By the time the topic of a closing date comes up, it’s easy to…