Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

A title company in real estate transactions verifies that the seller has the legal right to sell the property to a buyer. This company performs a title search, which confirms the title is free of ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

There are many moving parts to keep track of when closing on a home, from making sure your financial documents are in order to packing up boxes. One thing homebuyers usually don’t give much thought to ...

A clear title is a great sign in a real estate transaction. It means the property title has no liens placed on it. Liens or levies from creditors or other parties could threaten your ownership or use ...