Buying and owning a house always involves some risk, but fortunately, there are several types of insurance policies that can help you mitigate those risks. You likely know of homeowners insurance, ...

If you’re buying a home, you need to know about title insurance. It’s one of the many closing costs you will likely encounter and pay for before you close on your new home. There are a couple of types ...

In the last couple of years Fannie Mae FNMA and its government overseer, the Federal Housing Finance Agency have taken aim at the title insurance industry – an often overlooked but important part of ...

When it comes to real estate, almost every purchaser acquires an owner's title insurance policy. But what about tenants? Not every tenant opts for a leasehold title insurance policy, and deciding ...

Recently, Fannie Mae announced its plans to develop a pilot program to bypass traditional title insurance. Since the announcement, there has been a lot of talk about attorney opinion letters (AOLs) ...

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With the continuing spread of COVID-19, many clerk and recorder's offices have announced closures. Some offices are closed to the public, while still allowing mail-in and/or e-filing, and others are ...

Title insurance is optional, but worth considering. It may help protect you from financial loss if issues arise with a property’s title. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who ...