Topic Title Insurance
Jul 01, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Skipping Owner's Title Insurance
Owner's title insurance is optional at closing, but skipping it leaves you responsible for costly title problems that can emerge years later. Learn more.
Feb 14, 2025
Breaking Down the Title Insurance Claims Process
Learn how to file a title insurance claim, what documents you need, and what to expect from the process in this guide to protecting your property rights if title issues emerge.
Oct 17, 2024
Understanding Chain of Title in Real Estate Transactions
A clear chain of title is essential for property ownership. Learn how title professionals establish chain of title, examine it, and present a clear title at closing.
Sep 17, 2024
Is Enhanced Title Insurance Right for You?
Standard title insurance policies cover the most common risks to your home’s title, while enhanced title insurance provides broader protection. As you navigate…
Aug 13, 2024
5 Reasons Every Homeowner Needs Title Insurance
Title insurance is standard for lenders, but homeowners need title insurance too. Discover 5 compelling reasons why it's a must-have.
Jul 23, 2024
Your Guide to Understanding Title Insurance Exceptions
No need to panic when you see title insurance exceptions on your title commitment. Learn more about what exceptions are and how to navigate them in our guide.
Apr 30, 2024
Curative Work for Title Insurance
Curative work is essential behind-the-scenes work that must be completed before issuing a title insurance policy. Learn more in our guide to curative work.
Mar 19, 2024
Yes, You Still Need Title Insurance for New Construction
Title insurance isn't just for older homes or estate properties; it's also for new construction. Learn why you should never skip title insurance for a new home.
Jul 03, 2023
Title Insurance: Safeguarding Property Rights
Property rights are certain rights that come with owning real estate. But hidden risks can threaten those rights. Learn more about how to protect those rights.
May 16, 2023
Does Forgery Really Happen? Why You Need Title Insurance.
It may seem like forgery is something that would never happen to you, but you may be surprised to know it’s still a risk to title. Learn more about this hidden risk.
Jan 19, 2023
Breaking Down the Cost of Title Insurance
Title insurance isn't a scam. It's an affordable form of insurance that all homebuyers should have. In our article, we're breaking down the cost of title insurance.
Dec 13, 2022
6 Common Myths about Title Insurance
Do you know the facts about title insurance? We're tackling six of the most common myths about title insurance so you can make informed decisions about coverage.
Oct 31, 2022
8 Things Every Realtor Should Know about Title Insurance
Do you have what it takes to answer your clients' questions about title insurance? Check out the 8 essential things every realtor should know about title insurance.
Oct 19, 2022
Life as a Title Underwriter at South Oak
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a title underwriter? Madison Cumby, attorney and title underwriter at South Oak Title & Closing, shares her experience.
Apr 08, 2022
The ABCs of Title Insurance
Need a little refresher on title insurance? We've created this handy reference guide to help you keep track of all the title vocabulary you need to know.
Mar 29, 2022
How to Read a Title Commitment
Yes, you really do need to read that title commitment. Erin McConatha, Title Underwriter at South Oak, shares tips for reading & understanding title commitments.
Dec 15, 2021
Surprising Advantages to Using a Title & Closing Company
While it may seem logical to keep title and closing separate, there are actually several advantages to having your title and closing company in the same place.
Oct 27, 2021
Understanding the Hidden Risks to Your Title
Title insurance protects a homebuyer from the most common hidden risks to a title. Learn more about the hidden risks that can affect your title after closing.