10 Common Title Problems

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For many, the purchase of a home is the largest single investment that they will make. So it makes sense to protect it. While your home may be new to you, every property has a history. A thorough title search can help uncover any title defects tied to your property, including some of these most common title issues. 

  1. Errors in Public Records
  2. Unknown Liens
  3. Illegal Deeds
  4. Missing Heirs
  5. Forgeries
  6. Undiscovered Encumbrances
  7. Unknown Easements
  8. Boundary Disputes
  9. Undiscovered Will
  10. False Impersonation of Former Owners

Protect Your Investment – Subject to the terms of the policy, your title insurance provides protection for you from title problems that may become known after you close your transaction. 

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