by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 13, 2026 | P-T, PropertyPedia
In real estate practice, a title search is the examination of public records relating to a specific parcel of property to determine the current condition of title. It involves reviewing recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. The purpose of...
by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 13, 2026 | P-T, PropertyPedia
In real estate transactions, a title report is a document prepared by a title company that discloses the condition of title to a specific property. It is issued prior to the issuance of a title insurance policy. The title report identifies the current owner of record...
by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 13, 2026 | P-T, PropertyPedia
In real estate and title practice, a title plant is a privately maintained collection of recorded information relating to real property. It parallels the records kept in the county recorder’s office and organizes them for efficient searching and examination. Title...
by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 13, 2026 | P-T, PropertyPedia
In real estate transactions, title insurance is insurance that protects against loss resulting from defects in the title to a specifically described parcel of real property. It provides coverage for issues such as undisclosed liens, errors in public records, or other...
by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 13, 2026 | P-T, PropertyPedia
In real estate law, title refers to the evidence of a person’s right to possess and use land. It represents the legal basis for ownership and control of real property. Title encompasses the rights of ownership, often described as the bundle of rights. These rights...
