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Understand Closing Costs and What to Expect at Settlement
Real estate transactions often bring unexpected surprises to buyers and sellers through closing costs. Many people wonder about the role...
Buchanan
May 293 min read
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What Does a Title Company Do at Closing?
The process of buying or selling a home brings up questions about the role of title companies during closing procedures. Buchanan...

Justin Gooderham
May 223 min read
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Deed Vs. Title: Clearing Confusion for Homebuyers and Sellers
When buying or selling a home, the legal jargon can sometimes feel overwhelming. Among the numerous terms and legal documents, you may...
Buchanan
Apr 144 min read
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Wire Fraud Red Flags: A Guide for Home Buyers
Wire fraud in real estate is a growing concern, particularly for home buyers navigating complex transactions. The dream of owning a home...
Buchanan
Mar 74 min read
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AOLs vs. Title Insurance
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are beginning to allow the use of Attorney Opinion Letters (AOLs) instead of requiring a title insurance.
Buchanan
Feb 62 min read
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How to Identify and Protect Against Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
Real estate fraud seems to be a steady threat to the industry. The scams can come in many different forms, but wire fraud is often a...
Buchanan
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Wire Fraud in Real Estate: The Importance of Vigilance and Awareness
The real estate market is very active right now with title companies handling multiple real estate closings each day. But as the buyers,...
Buchanan
Mar 8, 20243 min read
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The Rise of Seller Impersonation: How Scammers Are Targeting Real Estate Transactions
Scammers have been trying to get involved in real estate transactions for years — especially when it comes to wire fraud. While many have...
Buchanan
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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What Does A Real Estate Agent Want To Know About A Title Company?
Real estate agents work with buyers and sellers who, often, are not overly familiar with the process. After all, property transactions...
Buchanan
Dec 7, 20233 min read
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Is Title Insurance Necessary?
It is normal to want to avoid costs when you can when buying a home — especially since this purchase is going to be one of the biggest...
Buchanan
Nov 9, 20233 min read
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Understanding the Risk of Wire Fraud in Real Estate Settlement Services
It may not be something you think about when you’re in the process of buying or selling a home, but wire fraud is actually a serious...
Buchanan
Oct 11, 20234 min read
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Should I Get Owner's Title Insurance?
A title insurance policy extends its coverage beyond the mere loss of down payment or monthly mortgage installments, encompassing legal...
Buchanan
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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Is an Enhanced Title Insurance Policy Worth It?
A standard title insurance policy is the fundamental option all title insurance companies offer. Typically acquired before a home...
Buchanan
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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Do I Need Title Insurance?
Imagine this scenario: After a long search, you have finally found the home of your dreams. Negotiations are made, your offer is...
Buchanan
Jul 4, 20234 min read
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What is a Title Agent?
There are many different parties involved in the transfer of property from one owner to the next. And each party plays a significant role...
Buchanan
May 31, 20232 min read
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