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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Makes the policy holder whole if there is an ownership claim against the property.

Apr 01, 2019 03:49 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
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Georgetown, MA
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Well Kennith, it insures the title, gives the buyers some security, and the lender will insist on it.

Apr 01, 2019 12:24 AM

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Raj Taj

Lake Bluff, IL
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Doug Dawes

Georgetown, MA
Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI

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Doug Dawes

Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street Topsfield, MA - Georgetown, MA

Your Personal Realtor®

Doesn't cost the policyholder to repair the cloud that has surfaced

Apr 01, 2019 05:14 AM

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Raj Taj

Lake Bluff, IL
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Doug Dawes

Georgetown, MA

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

It insures the chain of title which is a requirement of the vast majority of lenders. If those that pay cash forgo it and then sell later, they will have trouble with a broken chain unless the next buyer pays cash. At some point the cost of repairing the chain will become onerous!

Apr 01, 2019 04:14 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Doug Dawes

Georgetown, MA

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

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1. Title insurance protects a home owner's ownership claim.

2. "What is the"... say what?

Apr 01, 2019 03:56 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Doug Dawes

Georgetown, MA

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

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It insures the lender and the owner against financial loss due to defects in the Title to real property. Worth every penny!

Mar 31, 2019 09:38 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Doug Dawes

Georgetown, MA
Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI

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Raj Taj

RE/MAX - Lake Bluff, IL

Drive By Blessings!

"You put the lime in the coconut, you drink them both up."

Mar 31, 2019 08:33 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Doug Dawes

Georgetown, MA
Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Having it and not needing it. As if you do not have it an dneed it, it will be costly.

Apr 01, 2019 05:05 AM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Doug Dawes

Georgetown, MA

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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya

SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Mandatory. Insured.

Jun 19, 2019 09:14 AM

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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya

Sunny Isles Beach, FL

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Knowing that you truly own the property you purchased.

Apr 01, 2019 06:01 AM

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Raj Taj

Lake Bluff, IL

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Like ALL insurance it is a complete waste of money .... until you need it.

Then the 'best thing' will be evident.

Apr 01, 2019 05:53 AM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

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Peter Testa

Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT

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Knowing the Title Company will take the heat if an issue arises. Having said that, they make sure there are no issues before they give you it.

Apr 01, 2019 05:21 AM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

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Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Being sure you get the property you thought you were getting.

Apr 17, 2019 03:10 PM

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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com

Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA

Associate Broker

That's a question for a real estate attorney.

Apr 01, 2019 06:23 PM

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J.R. Schloemer, CRS

Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

It ensures the title...

Apr 01, 2019 04:15 PM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

You have great answers.

Apr 01, 2019 08:20 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

That they rarely pay out. Great racket if you can get in on it!

Apr 01, 2019 07:25 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

I wish you all the best with your real estate studies.

Apr 01, 2019 07:13 AM

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

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The only time I had to use title insurance it saved me approx $5000.

Apr 01, 2019 07:13 AM

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John Juarez

The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA

ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Title insurance protects the owner and lender from unknown claims against the ownership of your home.

Apr 01, 2019 07:10 AM

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

it's a breath of fresh air if there's ever an issue!!!!

Apr 01, 2019 07:05 AM

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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team

Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA

Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

A lot of good protection for a relatively low cost.

The second answer is: A Definite Article

Apr 01, 2019 07:01 AM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Protection.

Apr 01, 2019 06:09 AM

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Makes the policy holder whole if there is an ownership claim against the property.
Well Kennith, it insures the title, gives the buyers some security, and the lender will insist on it.
Doesn't cost the policyholder to repair the cloud that has surfaced
It insures the chain of title which is a requirement of the vast majority of lenders. If those that pay cash forgo it and then sell later, they will have trouble with a broken chain unless the next buyer pays cash. At some point the cost of repairing the chain will become onerous!
1. Title insurance protects a home owner's ownership claim.

2. "What is the"... say what?
It insures the lender and the owner against financial loss due to defects in the Title to real property. Worth every penny!
Having it and not needing it. As if you do not have it an dneed it, it will be costly.
Like ALL insurance it is a complete waste of money .... until you need it.

Then the 'best thing' will be evident.
Knowing the Title Company will take the heat if an issue arises. Having said that, they make sure there are no issues before they give you it.
Being sure you get the property you thought you were getting.
That they rarely pay out. Great racket if you can get in on it!
The only time I had to use title insurance it saved me approx $5000.
Title insurance protects the owner and lender from unknown claims against the ownership of your home.
A lot of good protection for a relatively low cost.

The second answer is: A Definite Article