Tag: title company
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Can a Criminal Record Stop Someone From Acquiring a Deed?
We begin with the short answer. No. There is no background check when you file a deed with the county recorder’s office. Nor does any government, be it local, state, or federal, put real estate off-limits to people simply on account of prior criminal charges or convictions. Because questions do come up about dealing with…
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Behind the Scenes of a Home Purchase: What’s Your Title Company Doing?
You joyfully pick up the keys on closing day, and leave the office triumphant, a thick folder from the title company under your arm. The title company played a starring role in your day. At least it did if a mortgage is involved! Cash buyers need not hire experts to run a search on the…
