What Title Companies Do That You May Not Know About
A title company does far more than process paperwork at closing. It performs title searches, resolves ownership disputes, issues title insurance, manages escrow funds, coordinates settlement, and protects buyers and lenders from hidden legal and financial risks tied to a property. Armour Title Company handles these responsibilities while offering low fees, fast turnaround, and 24/7 […]
5 Questions to Ask Your Title Company
Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people will ever make. Yet one of the most important players in that process — the title company — often gets selected without much scrutiny. That’s a costly oversight. Real estate fraud is rising fast. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint […]
The Difference Between a Title Company and a Real Estate Attorney
Buying or selling a home comes with a long list of steps, documents, and deadlines. One part of the process that often confuses people is understanding title company vs real estate attorney. While both can play important roles in a real estate transaction, they do not do the exact same job. If you are preparing […]
What Does a Title Company Actually Do in a Real Estate Transaction?
If you’re buying or selling property, you’ll likely hear the term “title company” early in the process. But many buyers, sellers, and even first-time investors aren’t entirely sure what a title company actually does. Behind every successful real estate closing is a team ensuring the transaction is legally sound, financially secure, and properly recorded. Whether […]
Understanding the Title Search Process Before You Buy a Home
When you’re buying a home, there’s a lot to keep track of: inspections, appraisals, financing, and closing documents, to name a few. But one of the most important steps in the process often happens behind the scenes: the title search. If you’re preparing to buy a home, here’s what you should know about what a […]
What Does a Title Company Actually Do?
If you’re buying, selling, or refinancing a home, you’ve probably heard that a title company is an important part of the process. But what exactly does a title company do—and why is it so essential to closing your real estate transaction? At Armour Title Company, we believe understanding the title process can help you move […]
Important Questions to Ask About Title Insurance
Whether you’re buying a house for the first time or the fifth time, there are a lot of different questions and concerns to consider throughout the process. One of the most important aspects of buying a house is making sure that you have ample title insurance. If you’ve never invested in title insurance before, this […]
Is Title Insurance Necessary for Vacant Land?
You may know that you need title insurance for your home, but you may not think you need it for land without a structure on it. In actuality, title insurance is necessary for all sorts of property, including vacant land. Title insurance does not simply cover problems relating to a home that could be overlooked. […]
Owner’s Title Insurance Vs. Lender’s Title Insurance
So, you’re ready to buy your house and everything is going according to plan. As you approach the closing process, you might hear about something called “title insurance”, but you might not know what it is. Today we’re going to be going over what title insurance is and the difference between a lender’s policy and […]
Is Title Insurance Transferable?
If you’re in the process of transferring property to someone else, you may be wondering how this will affect your title insurance policy. Many are understandably confused by the concept, as the rules of title insurance can often be confusing. If you’re transferring property, you’ll be happy to know that most circumstances do not invalidate […]