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  • What are the differences between a title company, a title agency and a title research company?

    • July 11, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: deed, deed of trust, Deed retrictions, Foreclosure, Full chain of title, Judment Liens, Lien and Title Search, mortgage lien, Online copy of deed, preliminary report vs. full chain of title, Preliminary title report, Preliminary title search, property deed, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Public property records, Real Estate, REO Auction Property, Tax auctions, Title companies, Title reports
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    Clients are often confused about what the differences are between a title company, a title agency and a title research company.  A title company is essentially an insurance company.  It underwrites and issues a title insurance policy to insure the purchaser of the policy against financial losses caused by defects to title that were not

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  • What is the difference between the Preliminary Title Report (Complete Records Package) and the Full Chain of Title Report?

    • June 22, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: deed, Deed retrictions, easements, Full chain of title, HOA, Lien and Title Search, Online copy of deed, preliminary report vs. full chain of title, Preliminary title search, property deed, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Public court records, Public property records, quit claim deed, Title companies, Title reports, utility easements
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    Clients ask this question regularly! In general, a preliminary title report reflects ownership, liens/encumbrances and other exceptions to title. That information is obtained from documents recorded against a given property address or the assessor’s parcel number (APN). It is important to note that all preliminary title reports, whether obtained through U.S. Title Records or a

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  • Preliminary report VS. full chain of title

    • June 14, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Full chain of title, preliminary report vs. full chain of title, Preliminary title search
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    Question: Hi.  We are purchasing a neighbor’s property in a subdivision in Wimberley, Texas in which we already own a home.  We have been neighbors for 30 years.  The purchase price has been agreed upon, and there will be no mortgage.  We want to get some lien reports to be sure that everything is clear

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  • Real Estate – Title Questions and Answers | U.S. Title Records Q & A

    • April 13, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Full chain of title, preliminary report vs. full chain of title, Property Trust, Real Estate
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    U.S. TITLE RECORDS Q&A (Real estate questions and answers)          

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  • Establishing valid property title matters

    • December 31, 2014
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Foreclosure, Full chain of title, Property records, Real Estate, Title companies
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    Fadili v. Deutsche Bank National Trust (United States First Circuit, 12/01/2014) In December 2014, the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s decision in favor of Defendant Deutsche Bank National Trust. Plaintiff tried to stop foreclosure proceedings on the subject property, alleging that he held valid title to the property and not

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  • How to get a lost copy of property deed online

    • December 16, 2014
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: deed, deed of trust, Full chain of title, property deed, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Public property records, Real Estate, Title companies
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    How to perform a Deed Search Whether you are buying a new property as a home or an investment, it is important that you ensure you have all the available information concerning the deed to a property. Researching the history, chain of title and ownership for a home or property is a vital part of protecting

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  • Full Chain and PRELIMINARY Title Reports | Sale History | Transfer and Conveyance

    • October 24, 2014
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Full chain of title, Property records, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Real Estate, Title companies, Title conveyance, Title reports
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    Full Chain of Title – Preliminary Title Reports: Following the Full Chain of Title When acquiring land and real estate, you also acquire title to the property. Most people are familiar with this concept in terms of automotive ownership, but they may not realize that many other goods are also protected by title. Real estate

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