Bank wants us to specify title examination/closing agent and title insurer along with our mortgage pre-qualification app. The bank will kindly provide these if we have no preference - do we have a preference? Any recommendations? This is in Durham/Chapel Hill/Raleigh NC USA. Application form is due tomorrow, along with this information. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Aug 24, 2011 - 7 answers

Buying a home in Northern Virginia. Closing costs include Lender's title insurance for $2600 and Owner's title insurance for $1000. Do I have to purchase Owners title insurance? We are purchasing from original owner in an established community (25 year old home)
posted by cactus86 on Mar 23, 2010 - 14 answers

In Southern California, what is the custom and practice in residential (1-4 unit) real estate transactions with respect to payment of Escrow Fees and Title Insurance? [more inside]
posted by Mr_Crazyhorse on Jan 18, 2010 - 1 answer

How do married same-sex couples hold title? Any recommendations or resources for California same-sex unions wanting to change title to their property? [more inside]
posted by Graygorey on Nov 13, 2008 - 4 answers