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Selling a House with an unrecorded Lien: A Guide for Homeowners
Selling a House with a Lien: A Guide for Homeowners Selling a house is already a complex process, but when there's an unrecorded lien involved, it can become even more challenging. If you're a homeowner in this situation, you might be unsure of how to navigate the...
When and Why You Need to Obtain an HOA Estoppel Certificate in Florida
When and Why You Need to Obtain an HOA Estoppel Certificate in Florida An HOA (Homeowners Association) Estoppel Certificate is ordered when a home or condo located within an HOA is in escrow. The certificate lists the seller's annual fees for belonging to the HOA and...
What is an Estoppel Letter used for?
During the due diligence stage of a real estate or mortgage process, an estoppel letter might be required. However, unless you’re a professional attorney or legal expert, then understanding what an estoppel letter is can be quite confusing. Here, we dive deep into...
Is a Municipal Lien Search Required in Florida?
If you plan on purchasing a home in Florida, it’s a good idea to conduct a municipal lien search. This will tell you if the house has any liens against it. If the home has liens against it, and you fail to perform the lien search, you could lose a lot of money...
Municipal Lien Search vs Title Search
So you're finally considering purchasing a property. Congratulations! But before you jump into signing on the dotted line, it's essential to do your due diligence and ensure that the property you're interested in doesn't have any outstanding liens against it. How will...
7 Reasons For Title Companies To Outsource a Lien Search
Being one of the largest and most lucrative, the real estate industry involves a variety of players. One of the key players undoubtedly is the title company. They carry out several duties such as verifying the title, researching property issues, coordinating the...
5 Types of Unrecorded Municipal Liens That You Should Be Aware Of
Purchasing a property typically involves carrying out a title search and inspections. However, most potential buyers forget to check for unrecorded liens on the property. That can be due to a lack of experience or not knowing where to search. Whichever it is,...
How to Check Order Progress on Your REAL RES Portal
If you have recently become a new client of REAL RES, you are probably wondering how to check the progress on your order. Therefore, we have created a detailed guide that will outline what you need to do step-by-step to check your order’s progress. Step 1: Log In...