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Articles From Our Underwriters
The articles below come straight from our underwriters' own Home Buying Guide and Fraud Protection Center — free, reliable guidance for real estate agents, buyers, and sellers.
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Protect Your Real Estate Transaction from Wire Fraud
Wire fraud occurs when a bad actor steals a buyer's purchase funds. Knowing what to look for can reduce your risk — and our team verifies every identity before closing.
Title Insurance Basics
4 articles
What is title insurance and why do I need it?
Title insurance protects you from legal challenges to your title — hidden problems with your ownership that may be lurking in the property's past.
Read articleHow much does title insurance cost?
What goes into the cost of a policy, why you only pay once, and how the work done upfront helps you avoid claims.
Read articleWhat is an Eagle Policy?
How this expanded owner's policy protects homeowners from post-policy forgery, encroachments, permit violations and more.
Read articleStandard vs. Eagle Policy
Compare the standard owner's policy with the Eagle Policy to see which offers greater protection for homeowners.
Read articleThe Home Buying Process
4 articles
What Is Escrow? How It Works in a Home Purchase
What escrow means, how the process works, who's involved, and how it protects buyers, sellers and lenders during closing.
Read articleBuying a Home: A Guide for First-Time Buyers
Budgeting, saving for a down payment, getting preapproved, and hiring an agent — the road to your first home.
Read articleUnderstanding Your Title Commitment
The terms of the policy you'll receive, the requirements that must be met, and the exceptions that won't be covered.
Read articleTitle Insurance vs. Homeowners Insurance vs. Home Warranty
Each of these protects something different. Here's how title insurance, homeowners insurance, and home warranties compare.
Read articleProtecting Your Home
3 articles
Do Title Risks End at Closing?
Which title issues can arise after closing, and how title insurance helps protect homeowners after the keys change hands.
Read articleHome Title Theft: A Hassle for Homeowners
When a criminal forges an owner's name on a deed or mortgage, a lawsuit may be needed to remove it from the title.
Read articleTitle Insurance Options for Homeowners
The standard owner's policy, the Eagle Policy, and the extended option — what each covers for homeowners.
Read articleQuestions About an Article?
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