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Couple pays over $20,000 after waiving owner’s protection

Written by Federal Title on 2020-08-18.

We had a couple waive an owner’s policy that would have cost $815. They’ve spent near $20,000 in attorney fees defending title to their home. The seller sat across from them and signed closing documents. He brought a notarized Power...

Lack of owner’s protection can increase cost to sell property

Written by Federal Title on 2020-08-10.

Title insurance protects property ownership + marketability, but we tend to overlook the value of the owner’s policy for buyers who one day become sellers. We had to inform a seller that our title search revealed two unexpected mortgage...

Disconcerting trend emerging at closing table

Written by Federal Title on 2020-07-30.

Federal Title unveils campaign to educate public about value of ‘optional’ owner’s title insurance policy – and the inherent risks of waiving coverage Federal Title & Escrow Company, an independently owned title company in the Capital...

What Is Title Insurance?

Written by Ben Raffel on 2019-06-25.

When a buyer puts in an offer to purchase a house, the buyer wants to ensure that the property is free and clear of title defects. However, even the most diligent search of public records could fail to disclose several title issues. A simple...

What’s the status of e-closings in DC, Maryland and Virginia?

Written by Luke Bacigalupo on 2018-06-11.

It’s about time. The title insurance industry is catching up and rapidly integrating technology into all aspects of the real estate transaction. The ESIGN Act was federally passed in 2000 to enforce the viability of electronically signed...

Clarifying a common misconception: title insurance premiums

Written by Federal Title on 2016-03-16.

We've said it before, and we want to make it absolutely clear because we continue to get questions about title insurance premiums. Title insurance premiums are NOT created equal. While you no doubt have heard that title insurance underwriters...

Refinancing home loan will require new lender’s title insurance policy

Written by Federal Title on 2016-02-29.

For those who closed with Federal Title in the recent past and who may be considering refinancing their mortgage, we'd like to let you know we can provide you substantial savings on your closing costs. In addition to providing a reissue...

How to estimate closing costs when buying a new home

Written by Guest on 2013-09-04.

The searching is over. The bank has been contacted. The offer has been accepted, and now the dream of owning your new home is coming to fruition. So, what are the typical closings fees that you can expect to pay as part of your upcoming settlement?...

Take protective steps, buying a foreclosure

Written by Guest on 2013-02-04.

Take protective steps when buying a foreclosure [Oct. 10, 2010]

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Couple pays over $20,000 after waiving owner’s protection

Lack of owner’s protection can increase cost to sell property

Disconcerting trend emerging at closing table

What Is Title Insurance?

What’s the status of e-closings in DC, Maryland and Virginia?

Clarifying a common misconception: title insurance premiums

Refinancing home loan will require new lender’s title insurance policy

How to estimate closing costs when buying a new home

Take protective steps, buying a foreclosure

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