Whether you’re an agent looking to protect your clients, an investor hoping to flip a property, or a new homebuyer eager to purchase your first house, title insurance is a necessary service that will minimize the risk of your investment.
Real estate transactions involving 1031 exchanges are becoming increasingly common here on the Emerald Coast, but they can be a bit confusing as the Internal Revenue Code has evolved in recent years. An understanding of 1031 exchanges is likely to come in handy in a future real estate transaction.
A closing (also known as settlement) is the final step in executing a real estate transaction. What does the title company do to prepare for the closing? Let’s … Read More
WE ALL have heard the words “cyber fraud”, “wire fraud”, “email phishing”. We all think, “This would never happen to me.” Wire fraud happens more often than you think.
A survey is typically performed to locate the boundary corners of a piece of property to show the owner the extent of their property. Besides boundary lines, a … Read More
We’re sharing the most common situations we see that delay a closing and how they can be avoided with a well informed and proactive listing agent.
What is an endorsement? A title endorsement is an addition or limitation of coverage that is attached to the title insurance policy; it adds or changes the terms … Read More
Emerald Coast Title Services offers the superior protection of the Homeowner’s Policy of Title Insurance, delivering more complete risk coverage, which translates to greater peace of mind for … Read More
The process of buying and selling a home is quite complex. Many states require that real estate transactions are closed and insured by attorneys because many components of real estate conveyance are considered the practice of law.