When evaluating property risk, many lenders, investors, attorneys, and real estate professionals assume that title insurance, title searches, escrow services, and closing providers all serve the same purpose. In reality, each performs a different function within the real estate transaction process. One of the most common misconceptions in the industry is that a title research […]

Many property owners across the United States are receiving official-looking mail labeled “Property Site Recorded Deed Notice.” These notices often appear connected to government agencies because they contain public property records, recording dates, parcel numbers, and payment instructions. The letter may also include a request for a service fee ranging from $80 to $150 or […]

Property ownership fraud is becoming one of the fastest-growing threats in real estate. One of the most common methods used by criminals is quit claim deed fraud. In these schemes, scammers forge legal documents to transfer ownership of a home or vacant property without the real owner knowing. Because county land records are public, fraudsters […]

Why Risk and Compliance Now Drive Title Research Risk Decisions The title research industry has changed fast over the last few years. Speed and automation still matter, but lenders, attorneys, servicers, and environmental consultants are now asking a different question first: Can the research hold up under scrutiny? That shift is happening because title research […]