Title Insurance

Is Owner’s Title Insurance a Ripoff?

Is Owner’s Title Insurance a Ripoff?

It depends on the situation. First, let’s clear this up: Title insurance does NOT have ANYTHING to do with whether the title agent did a bad job or not – this is a ridiculously common misconception. You are protected from title agent error by their errors & omissions insurance or if they are an attorney, […]

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How to avoid the 7 biggest mistakes for site control agreements & fatal flaws

How to avoid the 7 biggest mistakes for site control agreements & fatal flaws

If you are an originator, developer, project manager, or legal counsel for an early-stage utility-scale developer of solar/wind/BESS projects, this is for you.  Site control agreements Title, landowners vs. signers, deceased landowners, signing authority, doc prep, signature formats, notarization language, recording, and more. #1 Big Mistake – Landowner identification & Anchor parcels Not going to […]

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Do cash buyers need title search and escrow?

Do cash buyers need title search and escrow?

Why? Can’t I draft a deed on my own? If you’re using a settlement agent, they won’t permit it.  While it may be technically possible for you to draft your own deed in some states, it is highly inadvisable. There are 2 major problems with doing so: It may not have all the legal language […]

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