by Jennifer Ferri | Nov 16, 2023 | Blog, Title Insurance, Title Insurance Claims
Navigating the world of real estate can be like crossing a minefield blindfolded; one false step can spell disaster. As a title agent, you act as a guardian, securing safe passage for your clients through this labyrinth. But even the most diligent guide can trip or...
by Jennifer Ferri | Feb 3, 2022 | Title Insurance Claims
When it comes to purchasing a property, the hope is always that the transfer of ownership will go smoothly, and stay that way for as long as the new owner decides to keep the property. However, there have certainly been instances where homeowners have been thankful...
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 7, 2021 | Title Insurance Claims
If you have an owner’s title insurance policy with a title company, the hope is that you’ll never have to use it. However, in the case of a title defect or other claim that jeopardizes your homeownership, it’s good to know the basic process of how your title insurance...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 16, 2020 | Title Insurance, Title Insurance Claims
Have you ever made an expensive purchase such as a car, a boat, or a home, but decided to forgo the insurance that would cover you in case of an accident? Probably not. Well, the same should go for your property rights! It’s important to have insurance to cover you...
by Jennifer Ferri | Apr 16, 2020 | Buying, Title Insurance, Title Insurance Claims
‘The gap’ is the period of time between when a title commitment or update is prepared, and when the deed and/or mortgage is recorded in public records. This period generally only lasts a few days or weeks, during which a new lien or interest in the property may be...
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 17, 2019 | Title Insurance, Title Insurance Claims
For many people, title insurance seems like an extra expense in the already pricey undertaking of purchasing a home. Escrow funds, realtor fees, paying for inspections, fees for property taxes, the title search fee…why would you want to tack on yet another expense? A...