Jacqueline Purcell founder of Fusion Title Search and President of CT Land Title Association gives testimony at the 2024 Real Estate Commission Hearing on Licensing of Title Searchers
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Buying a new home can be stressful as a new homebuyer has to go through what seems like an endless process. It is essential to get the title on the property verified by performing a title search prior to closing to identify any issues that may result in a title issue before the transfer of
What Is a Title Search? When going through with the purchase or sale of a home, many people assume that the home can be sold without issue. The truth, however, is that there can be liens or claims on the property that must be handled before the transaction can be closed. If these issues aren’t
(7/1/18 per Public Act 18-136, CGS 7-34a) Recording Fee for the first page of a document with no nominee (e.g. MERS): 60.00 for the first page and 5.00 for each additional page of the same document Recording Fee for the first page of a document with a nominee (e.g. MERS): 159.00 and $5.00 for each additional page of the
A home is one of the largest purchases you make in your life. When the contract is signed, a home inspection is completed, and a mortgage is secured, the next step is the closing when the transfer of ownership is done. It is very exciting and stressful! As you review the settlement statement with all
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If you want to get a larger home than you could normally afford, buying a foreclosure can be a good option. Foreclosed homes are significantly more affordable than standard homes for sale, but they can also come with unique risks that you don’t have with an ordinary purchase. Before you invest in a foreclosure, it’s
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Seller Impersonation and Title Insurance Fraud is a rising concern in real estate transactions. This occurs when fraudsters pose as legitimate property sellers or agents to deceive homeowners and defraud them of their money. This type of fraud can have severe financial and legal consequences for the victims involved, and it is important to be
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Purchasing a home is a significant financial commitment with a small margin for errors. If you have already purchased a home but now want a different mortgage rate, a different lender or even new terms, mortgage refinancing may be right for you. However, a refinance can come with important changes and issues that you may not expect.
Due to the ever-changing world with the recent COVID-19 Pandemic many towns in Connecticut have made their land records available online. As a professional Connecticut title search company, we will always promise our clients the proper compliance while performing every title search. Only a professional Connecticut title searcher can know the details that every independent
A Title Search is the process of retrieving documents evidencing events in the history of a piece of real property, to determine relevant interests in and regulations concerning that property. In the case of a prospective purchase, a title search is performed primarily to answer three questions regarding a property on the market: A title
