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The Most Common Title Problems Found During a Real Estate Transaction

Buying or selling a property in Ohio should be an exciting milestone. But behind the scenes, title professionals are quietly doing some of the most important work of the entire transaction — searching public records to make sure the property's ownership history is clean, clear, and free of surprises.  Sometimes, it isn't.  Title problems are more common than …

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What Is Owner's Title Insurance and Do You Need It?
Articles Charlene Echerivel

What Is Owner’s Title Insurance and Do You Need It?

You've found the right home, signed the purchase agreement, and you're days away from closing. Then your title company uncovers a lien from a contractor who worked on the property three owners ago — and it was never paid off. Without owner's title insurance, that debt could become your problem.  This scenario plays out more often than most buyers expect. Owner's title insurance is …

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