Buying and owning a house always involves some risk, but fortunately, there are several types of insurance policies that can help you mitigate those risks. You likely know of homeowners insurance, ...

Most real estate closings culminate in the issuance of title insurance. A title insurance policy confirms that the parties created whatever insured interests in real estate that they thought they ...

Learn how title searches ensure property ownership clarity before real estate transactions and how title insurance protects against potential legal issues.

Most home buyers view title insurance — an important backstop against surprise claims on your property — as just another box to check under closing costs. But as housing affordability remains an acute ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I break down real estate concepts for first-time homebuyers. Jan 29, 2019, 12:14pm EST Jan 11, 2021, 01:59am EST This article is ...

After decades of inertia, reform of home-sale commissions is happening, thanks to a landmark lawsuit. Could title insurance be next? Quite possibly: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this month ...

August 10, 2023 - Let's say that you represent a party in a real estate transaction, such as a real estate agent, lender or buyer. The title insurance company hands you a title insurance commitment ...

Ian M. Livaich, left, and Megan E. Moyer, right, of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr. Most people have title insurance on their property but some may be unfamiliar with the concept, protections or ...

WASHINGTON—Millions of homeowners are forced to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars when they refinance their mortgages to protect against unexpected costs from a challenged property title. Yet ...

Last month, the Biden Administration announced the revival of a previously abandoned pilot program that would waive the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain home refinances – part of a ...

Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you will ever make, but the legal transfer of property is rarely as simple as exchanging a set of keys. Even after you close on a house, condo ...

Title insurance is optional, but worth considering. It may help protect you from financial loss if issues arise with a property’s title. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who ...