An in-depth roadmap for the first-time homebuyer You’ve worked long and hard for this but you’re officially on your way to buying your...

History of Title: Title insurance is a relatively new tool used in protecting the parties in real estate transactions from financial harm...

The New Jersey Real Estate Closing Process The NJ real estate closing process breaks down into four major parts: the attorney review,...

The following elements are normally included in the construction and execution of a deed. 1. Deeds are not oral; deeds are written,...

The truth is, it’s quite rare for title defects to come back and bite a person in the butt. Even though it’s a very real danger, it’s not...

The legal system governing real property ownership in New Jersey can be traced to England since New Jersey was originally an English...

The title refers to the ownership of the right a person has to possess or the right a person has of possession of the property. The title...

Historical Problems: Prior to the institution of title insurance, purchasing real estate in the United States was a far riskier venture....

When you purchase a home, one of the documents that you will receive and be required to sign is for a title. A title gives the person the...

Having clear title is crucial to any real estate transaction. Yet, as the buyer, it can be hard to grasp what exactly title is and how it...

GDPR turned one at the end of May. Its introduction forced companies to consider data, privacy and security issues as part of their daily...

The median home value in the United States has increased by $16,000 over the last 12 months, according to data released by Zillow. But...

Sellers are often faced with a difficult question: "When should I list my home?" Each season has its own pros and cons. The winter...

You’re almost done purchasing a home, and you’re wondering: Why do I need title insurance? Basically, it’s to protect your investment. A...

While wire fraud started out as a significant threat in residential real estate transactions, the fraudsters now increasingly target...

Title insurance is part of just about every real estate transaction, yet most buyers and sellers are oblivious to this step along the way...