In real estate litigation, the difference between a strong legal position and a costly setback often comes down to one thing: the accuracy of the title research behind the case. From the moment a complaint is filed to the final judgment—or settlement—property records quietly shape legal leverage, determine remedies, and influence outcomes. For attorneys, lenders’ […]
In real estate litigation, loan enforcement actions, foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcy disputes, and regulatory reviews, one truth becomes painfully clear: summaries don’t stand up in court—source documentation does. While summaries, data extracts, and automated reports may be sufficient for internal screening or portfolio monitoring, they often collapse under legal scrutiny. Judges, opposing counsel, regulators, and forensic […]
In theory, the phrase clear title sounds simple. Either a property is free of issues—or it isn’t. In practice, however, investors, lenders, and attorneys almost never agree on what “clear” actually means. Each party approaches title risk from a different vantage point, with different tolerances, liabilities, and timelines. What feels acceptable to one stakeholder may […]
Automation has reshaped nearly every function in modern real estate lending. From underwriting to compliance checks, software-driven workflows promise speed, scale, and efficiency. In title search and lien resolution, automation is often marketed as a complete replacement for traditional public-record research. But in practice, automation without industry-specific logic doesn’t eliminate risk—it amplifies it. This is […]
In modern real estate lending, “title” is no longer a siloed function. Title data now flows across underwriting, servicing, secondary market sales, construction lending, loss mitigation, and regulatory reporting. Yet many title vendors continue to present their services as if compliance obligations begin and end at closing. The reality is far more complex—and far riskier. […]
In real estate transactions, few phrases sound as deceptively simple—or cause as much friction—as “clear title.” Investors want it. Lenders require it. Attorneys argue over it. Yet despite working toward the same closing table, these three groups often disagree sharply on whether a property’s title is actually “clear.” This disagreement isn’t about incompetence or bad […]
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