Category: Education

You may already know the difference between a “spot” survey–or Surveyor’s Real Property Report (SRPR)–and a “stake” survey or Boundary Survey (the official legal name). But prospective homeowners or home purchasers would do themselves a favor by learning how a title company considers either to protect your future investments.
You may have heard the terms escrow and title bandied about in real estate circles. Perhaps you are closing on your next real estate transaction at a title and escrow company. Are you curious about what these terms mean? To learn more about these terms read on.
In the title industry, we unfortunately see wire fraud often as these nasty cybercriminals steal the money that you transfer for your closing. They’re clever about their hacking methods too, posing as title companies,
What does a title company actually do? Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or real estate agent, your title company is an important piece of the puzzle in a real estate transaction.