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6 things to know about property titles
A title is a legal document that includes the specifics about the property you are purchasing and who owns it, often in the form of a...
Jul 3, 20233 min read
Home Inspection Process
Structural Pest Control Inspection Often referred to as a “Termite Report,” the Structural Pest Control Inspection is conducted by a...
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Death Certificate During a Transaction
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Jun 14, 20231 min read
3 Things To Look Out For In a Preliminary Title Report
Sdenia Ponce Sdenia.ponce@ltic.com 619.581.7226
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Risks covered by Title insurance
There are many risks covered by Title insurance, and those are: Someone else owns an interest in your land Deeds delivered after death of...
May 22, 20231 min read
5 Most Common Title Issues You Need To Be Aware Of!
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May 15, 20231 min read
What You Should Know About Trusts
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May 8, 20231 min read
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS SPOTTING RED FLAGS ON THE PRELIMINARY REPORT
PROPERTY TAX: These are usually standard, showing the status of the current tax year. Postponed property taxes are a red flag because...
May 1, 20235 min read
Case of the Problem Accommodation Recording
From time to time a customer may request that documents not pertinent to an insured transaction be recorded by the title company as an...
Apr 24, 20232 min read
“TSG”—The Trustee Sale Guarantee
What is a TSG? A “Trustee Sale Guarantee”, commonly referred to as “TSG”, is a title report given to a trustee to provide recorded...
Apr 17, 20232 min read
How many names can be on a mortgage?
You’re ready to buy a house, but you’re buying it with other people. That begs several questions: How many owners can a home have? How...
Apr 14, 20234 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Title Insurance
The decision to purchase a home (or other real property) or refinance is probably the largest and most important financial decision you...
Apr 10, 20238 min read
How Escrow Protects Parties in Financial Transactions
What Is Escrow? Escrow is a legal concept describing a financial agreement whereby a third party holds an asset or money on behalf of two...
Apr 3, 20236 min read
What You Should Know About For Sale By Owner
Sdenia Ponce Title Advisor 619-581-7226 Sdenia.Ponce@LTIC.com
Mar 31, 20231 min read
What Is A Quitclaim Deed
Why you might someday want a quitclaim deed: The process of buying a home can be complex, particularly when the home is currently owned...
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Typical Title Clearance Problems
Establishing Fact of Death - Joint Tenancy Power of Attorney — Use of, Proper Execution Physical Inspection Results — Encroachment,...
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Why Are Home Inspections Important?
Professional home inspections are an important step when purchasing a home. It can help avoid any unforeseen issues and problems. An...
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Understanding Escrow
What is escrow? Escrow is a process that evolved to ensure protection for all parties to a real estate transaction.
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Millennial Buyers Are The Biggest Segment Of Home Buyers In the Current Market
Sdenia Ponce (619)-581-7226 www.SDBestTitleTeam.com
Jan 11, 20231 min read
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