HomenewsPreliminary title search

  • 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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  • Will a city or county office accept a preliminary title report from U.S. Title Records in connection with a building permit application?

    • June 25, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Lien and Title Search, Preliminary title report, Preliminary title search, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Title companies, Title reports, Uncategorized
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    We are often asked whether a city planning or zoning or other governmental entity office will accept a preliminary title report from U.S. Title Records in connection with a building permit or similar application because it can be more convenient and less expensive. The answer depends on the type of office, the specific requirements, and

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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 title report search

    • June 15, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Lien and Title Search, Preliminary title search
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    Question: Just so I am clear about this, the preliminary title report you provide will contain sufficient information for our client to submit to the city of San Bernardino for his lot merger.  I just want to make sure that it will be accepted by the agency.  We normally use another title company, but they

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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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  • Preliminary title search process question

    • June 9, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Lien and Title Search, Preliminary title search
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    Question: Hi, Thanks for your reply.  Is your title report as comprehensive with all the details as a title report I’d get from a title company? What’s your title search process? I’m interested in your Full Chain of Title Report. Is your report the same and as comprehensive as what I would get through a

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  • Deed Restrictions

    • May 18, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: deed, Deed retrictions, Online copy of deed, Preliminary title search, property deed, Property records, Property records search
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    Question: Hello, I just have some questions regarding deed restrictions and which is the best option to research these restrictions? Thanks in advance, Joe Answer: Joe, Deed restrictions come in various forms.  Many are found in the property deed language.  Others are in the condo or homeowner’s association (if one exists) governing documents.  Some are statutory and/or in

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