Closing Disclosure

The Closing Disclosure is also required by the CFPB. While your lender is charged with providing thi...

Loan Estimate

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, requires your lender to issue a Loan Estimate wit...

Rock Star Protection

This is the story of Mickey Rose and Janie Su. That is, Janie the Mickey Rose super fan.

Tom the Caveman's Primal Property

Tom led a civil life in the busy hustle and bustle of the city. When he bought a remote piece o...

The Flamingo Invasion

Penelope's life was in perfect order, until her neighbor Edna moved in. Not only did their styl...

The Risks of Family Business

Bobby faced a number of unexpected pressures when he married into “the family.” Aft...

What is Title Insurance?

So what exactly is "title insurance"? Well, when a property is financed, bought or sold, a record...

Buying a Home - Part 1

Buying a home is an exciting time, but the homebuying process can also be complex. Many factors...

Buying a Home - Part 2

You made an offer on a home and the seller has accepted. There are still some steps to complete...

Will You Be Protected?

Your home might be new to you, but every property has a past, and issues within that past could...

Abraham Lincoln Lost His Home... Twice.

Abraham Lincoln is well known for being our 16th president and a resident of Illinois, but his ...

Common Title Problems

Have you ever wondered why you need title insurance? Title problems can surface after you close...

The Cost of Title Insurance

You may know how traditional insurance models work, but the title insurance process differs gre...

The Title Search Process

If you’ve ever purchased a home, you have likely also purchased title insurance. But do y...

Types of Title Insurance Policies

Your closing costs might include two types of title insurance policies, but do you know how the...

What to Expect at Your Signing

As you near the end of your transaction, and when Escrow has received and prepared the required...

What is Escrow - Part 1

Buying a home is an exciting event, but the process of completing that purchase can be complex....

What is Escrow - Part 2

To complete the purchase of your home, you’ll have a major role to play throughout the es...

Buyer Information Request Form

Note: The form displayed in this video is a sample. The actual form you receiv...

Vesting Instructions & Amendments

*This video is specific to California.

The completion and accuracy of this f...

How to Read a Commitment for Title Insurance

Once you've opened escrow on a property, you will receive a commitment for title insurance. Thi...

How to Read a Preliminary Report

Once you've opened escrow on a property, you will receive a preliminary report. This is an offe...

Texas Homestead Exemption

There are several exemptions that may be available to reduce a portion of your property taxes. ...