If an IRA is titled in the name of the Trust Company
- September 7, 2017
- Posted by: U.S. Title Records
- Category: deed, Property records, Title reports, Title search by name
No CommentsQuestion: Hi, I work for a Self Directed IRA Custodian. All property that is owned for an IRA is titled in the name of the Trust Company. For instance “Madison Trust Company FBO Joshua Ashenberg IRA”. We would like to compile a whole lot of data from people who use our competitors – the largest
Mortgage priority and how mortgages are designated in a chain of title (Q&A thread)
- August 24, 2017
- Posted by: U.S. Title Records
- Category: mortgage, mortgage lien, Property records
Question: Jeannie, Just to be clear, the search I got was from another vendor. I simply want to make sure that you designate the priority level of each lien in your report before I order it. Said another way, do you say which mortgage is the first, second, third, etc? Answer: Hello Chris, The liens are
What is a Title Search | Who performs a Title Search
- August 16, 2017
- Posted by: U.S. Title Records
- Category: Foreclosure, Lien and Title Search, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Real Estate, Title companies, Title reports
What is a title search? Generally, a title search includes a review of public records to trace and verify legal ownership of real property, find tax information, determine if there are liens/encumbrances against the property and find other exceptions to title. What specifically should be included in the title search depends on the purpose of
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
Clients are often confused about the differences 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 discovered and
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
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
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
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
Mendocino CA. county tax auctions question
- June 16, 2017
- Posted by: U.S. Title Records
- Category: Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Public property records, Q & A, Real Estate, Tax auctions, Title reports
Question: Hi, Thanks for the information. I did not see the taxes currently owed, until just now. It all seems so odd, typically a property should be given 5 years worth of defaults before it’s auctioned off. But with the 1915 Act improvement bond it accelerates it to 6 months. That bond only adds an
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
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
HOA question
- April 25, 2017
- Posted by: U.S. Title Records
- Category: HOA, Lien and Title Search, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH
Question: From: Matt L. Subject: HOA question Message Body: I recently purchased a new house as a new build in an allotment. When first did the plans there was no HOA after moving in we were told there is now an HOA I did not sign a PUD or anything HOA related at closing. Which
Preliminary Title Report question and answer
- April 25, 2017
- Posted by: U.S. Title Records
- Category: Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH
Question: From: Mark W. Subject: Preliminary Title Report Message Body: My city planning department is asking for a Preliminary Title Report before they will approve permits. Do you have a Report that will satisfy that need? Thanks! Answer: Mark, Yes. However, the requirements vary by city, county and state. Please let us know