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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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  • 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
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    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

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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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  • Real Estate Investing

    • September 13, 2014
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: deed, deed of trust, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Public court records, Public property records, Real Estate, Title companies, Title reports
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    Real Estate Investment Benefits of Real Estate Investing or Owner-Carry Financing Investing in real estate can be a low-risk investment option if managed correctly and because of the nature of the commodity and the rate at which the population is growing. There are many good reasons to investigate the benefits of buying multiple properties. What

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  • The Different Types of Real Estate Mortgages

    • August 18, 2014
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: mortgage, property deed, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Public property records, Real Estate
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    Know the Types Mortgages Available to Buyers You’ve probably seen many ads on television or online advertising different types of mortgages available to consumers. By understanding each type, you will know what is right for you and your family when you’re ready to buy your home. You should talk to a mortgage specialist to find

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  • Property deed types | Vesting | Mortgage | Deed of Trust | Copy

    • June 27, 2014
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: deed, deed of trust, property deed, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Public property records, quit claim deed, Real Estate, Title companies, Title reports
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    Property deed types, mortgage deeds of trust – Familiarize Yourself With Property Deed Types to Protect Your Legal Rights During the time of American colonization, many migrated to North America with a dream of owning a piece of land. Property still holds great value in this society and is an indication of power and freedom.

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  • County Records and Code Translation

    • June 8, 2014
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Property records, Public court records, Public property records
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    County Code Translation                                                         BEGIN PROPERTY RECORDS SEARCH HERE Flag Definitions: 2255 Motion Filed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2255 3JUDGE Three-Judge Court Convened APPEAL Case Appealed to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals APPEAL-MAG Appeal of Magistrate Judge Ruling to District Judge APPEAL-SC Case Appealed to US Supreme Court CASE_SEAL_REVIEWED Case Seal Reviewed CLASSACT Certified as Class

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  • Types of Property Liens in Real Estate

    • May 28, 2014
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Lien and Title Search, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Public court records, Public property records, Real Estate, Title companies, Title reports
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    The Different Types of Property Liens Used In Real Estate A comprehensive property lien and title search can produce many different types of property liens (encumbrances) that can be levied against a person or entity and their real estate by a debtor. According to property lien records, these can either be consensual or non-consensual, depending

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  • Do you need to vacate your property DURING a FORECLOSURE?

    • May 13, 2014
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Foreclosure, Property records, Property records search, Public property records, Title companies, Title reports
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    Are you or someone you know facing foreclosure? Some things you may want to consider if you are in the foreclosure process. In some states, banks are demanding that homeowners vacate their homes, but then fail to transfer title out of the homeowners’ names, leaving them liable for damage and homeowners association dues. The Associations

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