HomeLight

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Essentially, title and deed are both related to the important question of who truly owns a particular piece of real estate and has the rights to it. Let’s take a deeper look at what a house title is; the different types of deeds used in real estate; and related terms including chain of title, title search, title insurance, and title abstract.

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HomeLight

APRIL 30, 2021

Then it’s a matter of completing your due diligence: clearing the home’s title , getting a home inspection , confirming the home’s price (through an independent appraisal, if you choose), and closing the transaction. Because of the due diligence involved with issuing mortgages, it takes a lot longer to close on a home with one.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 5, 2022

Having pre-approval can save you from the frustration of going through a home inspection and appraisal processes only to discover your friend can’t get a mortgage (though, pre-approval is not a guarantee to lend, and financing can still fall through). Source: (GaudiLab / Shutterstock). Do: Plan for the buyer’s home inspection and appraisal.

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HomeLight

MAY 28, 2021

However, it’s vital to do your due diligence before buying a home as-is to protect yourself or you might just end up wasting your investment on a money pit. However, for regular buyers looking to secure a home loan for their as-is purchase, there are a few lending requirements to consider. Conduct a title search.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

That’s why financed offers come with appraisal contingencies — the loan can’t clear until the home has been appraised and the lender knows they’re not lending you too much for the home. Review the detailed settlement document provided by the closing attorney and you’ll see a line item for a property title search.

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HomeLight

MAY 27, 2021

Step 9: Do your due diligence. Title search. A title search is a process to confirm the current owner has a clear title to the property and is thus eligible to sell it. A specialist will comb through documents related to the property to make sure there are no issues with the title.

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

If the seller is working with a listing agent, their agent will more than likely have already done their due diligence to make sure they are able to sell their home. Order a title search from a reputable title company and open escrow.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

That likely went right to your lender, so ask to get a copy from either them or directly from the title company. There are certain properties I would immediately order a title search before I do anything else: A foreclosure , a short sale , a bankruptcy, an estate sale,” Houck says. We do all the due diligence upfront,” he says.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership. A title search helps create that chain and is usually conducted by a lawyer or title company.

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