Eastlake, Ohio – In this Cleveland suburb First American insured a first mortgage against a residence for $52,800. The borrowers were Robert and Mary, husband and wife.
Memphis, Tennessee – In any real estate transaction there will be a "gap" between the last search before closing and the recording of documents. Depending on circumstances this period may be several days, or weeks.
Decatur, Georgia – In a quiet suburb of Atlanta we insured a first mortgage against this renter-occupied home for $89,040. The borrowers were Mark and Sam, partners in a local shoe store, and loan proceeds were deposited into their business bank account.
Essex, Vermont – When these homeowners refinanced their second mortgage they chose an out-of-state lender in nearby Plattsburgh, New York.
Albuquerque, New Mexico – By necessity, title to land is often established by sworn statements from knowledgeable parties. This is not fool-proof practice.
Aspen, Colorado – For many years this property was vested in Riverbank, a Colorado corporation. Several years ago Riverbank conveyed the property to High Western Development, another corporation, and First American insured a first deed of trust given by High Western for $380,000.
Newark, New Jersey – Any land record system, whether public or privately maintained, should be expected to have some errors in copying and indexing of documents.
Dunwoody, Georgia – First American insured a first mortgage against this home for $500,000. The house sits on a secluded hill connected to the nearest road by a private driveway meandering around a wooded ravine.
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts – Over time any property's title will likely play host to some unexplained mysteries.
Brick Township, New Jersey – First American insured a refinancing first mortgage against this residence for $107,800.
Vero Beach, Florida – When this homeowner refinanced her line of credit First American insured a new second mortgage for $72,174.
Derby, Connecticut – How does a house get built on the wrong lot? Happens all the time. In 1979 Samuel and Judith owned three contiguous lots on this residential street. On the westernmost lot was a duplex apartment. The middle lot was vacant.
