In December, HousingWire spoke to Flueid about the concept of instant title and why it is a misnomer for mortgage lenders. As a follow-up, HousingWire sat down with Peter Richter, co-founder and ...

After you search for a home and settle on the perfect property, there’s still another search to perform: the title search. While the title search may not be as exciting as browsing those listings or ...

When a property has a clear title, that means the title is free from liens or other claims that could call its ownership into question. If you're buying a home with a mortgage, your lender will ...

A title search is a review of public records to confirm legal ownership of a property. It’s one of the most crucial steps when you’re closing on a house, and you can expect your mortgage lender to ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

What Is a Certificate of Title? A certificate of title officially documents the ownership of personal or real property, serving as proof of ownership. It is crucial in real estate and vehicle ...

TxDMV puts brakes on title fraud, starts using national database to check title applications Texans urged to “Don’t Buy a Wreck. Do a Title Check.” AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles ...

A title search ensures that there are no hidden claims on the property that could impact the ownership rights of the buyer. The search is typically performed by a title company or attorney and can ...