Plain-English guides on title insurance, closings, deeds, and the parts of real estate nobody warned you about.
Buying a home in Missouri? Learn what title insurance covers, the difference between owner’s and lender’s policies, what a title commitment means, and why title protection matters before closing.
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The five most common title issues that delay or derail a closing are unpaid liens or judgments, public record errors, boundary or survey disputes, unknown heirs, and forged documents. Each must be cleared before ownership transfers. Title Resources Inc. finds and resolves them early.
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Commercial and residential title services both confirm clear ownership, but differ in complexity and timeline. Residential closings are fast and simple; commercial deals involve more parties, deeper due diligence, and longer timelines. Title Resources Inc. handles both, tailored to each deal.
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Wire fraud in real estate is a scam where criminals hack email and send fake wiring instructions to divert your closing funds. Always verify wiring details by phone using a known number. Title Resources Inc. uses encrypted communication and strict verification to protect your money.
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A letter report summarizes a property's legal status, revealing tax liens, unpaid mortgages, judgments, easements, boundary errors, and ownership disputes before you buy, sell, or refinance. Title Resources Inc. delivers letter reports for $175 so you can fix issues early.
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First-time homebuyers should get pre-approved for a mortgage, set a realistic budget, hire a knowledgeable agent, never skip the inspection, and budget 2% to 5% for closing costs and title services. Title Resources Inc. guides buyers through every step to a smooth closing.
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In a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) transaction, a title company is the neutral party that verifies clear title, provides title insurance, manages escrow, and handles closing so ownership transfers securely. Title Resources Inc. guides FSBO sellers through the process.
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Title insurance protects your investment and property rights against covered legal claims over ownership of your home. An owner's policy is a one-time fee near 0.5% of the purchase price and covers you for as long as you own the home. Here are answers to common questions.
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About 20% of homebuyers each year skip owner's title insurance, leaving their equity exposed to hidden problems like tax liens, forged signatures, recording errors, and missing heirs. A one-time owner's policy protects your property rights against these threats.
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