insurance: Insurance - Do you REALLY know your stuff? - 03/14/11 02:25 AM
With the recent devastation around the world in mind, it's a good idea this week to take a look at your homeowner's policy. Make sure that you, your home and its contents are truly covered, ask about lower rates and savings you may qualify for as well. For a checklist and questions to ask your agent consider the exceptional resources from the Insurance Information Institute. (www.iii.org)
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FOR BUYERS
When it comes time to buy that dream … (0 comments)

insurance: Role of the Title Company - What to Expect - 10/03/09 03:54 AM
Title companies provide title insurance services to buyers, sellers, lenders and developers, essentially anyone who has an interest in real estate. Services vary throughout the country, depending on local practices and laws. In many states, title companies handle escrow as well as perform and insure title searches. A title search involves searching public records to ascertain if the seller has the legal right to sell the property. In other states, attorneys conduct title searches.
Title companies conduct a chain of title, which is a review of the owner history of the property, checking for who purchased the property, who sold it, … (2 comments)