With all the uncertainty in today’s real estate market, homebuyers can be certain that purchasing a First American Title Owner’s Policy is a solid investment that will provide vital protection against losses should a problem with the title arise. There are two types of title insurance: owner’s title insurance, called…

Below are five actions you should avoid doing during the closing process: CHANGE YOUR MARITAL STATUS. How you hold title is affected by your marital status. Be sure to make both your lender and the title company aware of any changes in your marital status so that documents can be…

To help prevent instances of forgery and fraud, parties signing documents in a real estate or lending transaction are required by law to provide acceptable forms of identification. Although specific requirements may vary from state to state, here is a general overview of the type(s) of identification that are typically…

Now that you have entered into an agreement to purchase your new home and your loan has been approved you can start preparing for your real estate closing. Of course, you will want title isuranc and have someone represent you at the closing. Why should you have Midstate Abstract Company…

Midstate Abstract has been providing title insurabce requirements for residential and commercial properties for individuals and companies for over 25 years.