What is a title search? Why is a title search important? Can I conduct my own title search? What are the costs associated ...

After you search for a home and settle on the perfect property, there’s still another search to perform: the title search. While the title search may not be as exciting as browsing those listings or ...

A title search ensures that there are no hidden claims on the property that could impact the ownership rights of the buyer. The search is typically performed by a title company or attorney and can ...

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FAYETTEVILLE -- Some television commercials make it seem people are constantly trying to steal homes by filing fraudulent deeds and then taking out mortgages in the real homeowner's name, and there ...

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Is home title theft something you should worry about? Watchdog Dave Lieber says it happens, and he has advice about how to prevent it for your home or business. Lynda M. Gonzalez / Staff Photographer ...