Estate planning often raises difficult questions: What happens to my property after I pass away? How can I make sure my assets go directly to the people I choose, without lengthy court battles? One increasingly popular answer is the Transfer on Death (TOD) deed. This estate planning tool allows property owners to name a designated […]

In today’s real estate market, environmental due diligence and title clarity are non-negotiable. Whether you’re a lender, investor, attorney, or buyer, understanding both the phase 1 environmental site assessment cost and the property title search process can make or break a deal. AFX Research has been the trusted nationwide provider since 1995, delivering accurate, fast, […]

In today’s fast-moving real estate market, lenders, investors, and attorneys need fast, accurate property title searches across multiple states. Nationwide providers like ProTitleUSA market a wide range of title search products, promising broad coverage and automated efficiency. But when it comes to protecting high-value transactions, nationwide coverage alone doesn’t guarantee accuracy. To address this, a […]

When you think about due diligence in real estate, the usual suspects come to mind: a title search, municipal lien checks, and maybe a tax report. But one area often gets overlooked—land-use restrictions tied to environmental issues. These restrictions, legally known as Activity and Use Limitations (AULs), can determine how a property is used, developed, […]