Selling or buying a home in California is already complex. A title dispute can bring that process to a halt before escrow ever closes. What a title dispute actually means A property title represents legal ownership. For a sale to close, that title must be clear and...
How can title insurance help when title disputes arise?
People invest large amounts of money in their homes and other real estate investments. Provided that they pay their mortgages and their taxes, they should have control over the property indefinitely. They can sell it later if they so wish or bequeath it to loved ones...
Ensuring a clear property title in California
When you decide to buy property from a private seller, it’s crucial to ensure that the title to your new home is clear. This means that there are no legal claims against the property like liens or encumbrances that could affect your ownership. Check the property's...
Title issues that you’ll want to avoid
Prior to buying a California home, it is important to make sure that there are no issues with its title. Otherwise, you may have to pay a significant amount of money to defend yourself against those who have valid claims to the home that you just purchased. In some...
What is a quiet title action, and when should you pursue one?
Owning a business is hard enough without having to worry about someone else trying to infringe on your property. If you want to ensure that your property is yours, so that you can prevent others from trying to claim it, a quiet title action is an ideal way to do it. A...
