by Secure Title Lock | Dec 12, 2019 | news
To stay on top of the many moving pieces of their job, real estate agents use a broad network of talented professionals. They work with lenders, inspectors, contractors, and often real estate investors. They also work with title companies. All real estate agents know...
by Secure Title Lock | Dec 9, 2019 | news
As you move through the home-buying process, you’ll hear two terms used frequently by your real estate agent and your lender: “title” and “escrow.” Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned homebuyer, these two words often cause confusion. In this post, we’ll clarify...
by Secure Title Lock | Dec 4, 2019 | news
Out of all the events that take place in one’s life, few ever compare to the day you buy your own home. It’s a big decision that’s significantly influenced by logistical, financial, and emotional factors. Apart from these, there’s a matter of...
by Secure Title Lock | Nov 30, 2019 | news
Title fraud is one of the fastest growing types of white-collar crimes, as it can be perpetrated with minimal information, it yields a heavy payday for the perpetrator, and it can be completed before the victim ever knows what’s happened. Title fraud is an insidious...
by Secure Title Lock | Nov 28, 2019 | news
A title company is a crucial part of the team when it comes to home sales. The age of the average home sold today is just under 40 years. That means there’s a lot of information to dig through to ensure all title issues are resolved, and the home has no title defects,...