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Shared Driveway Agreements: The Legal Doc That Can Save You from Neighborhood Drama
Let’s be real — nobody dreams of owning half a driveway. But thanks to older neighborhoods, twin homes, or tight infill lots, shared driveways are super common — and they
November Spotlight – Lisa Stalberger
Name: Lisa Stalberger Job Title: Manager Years at Capitol Lien: 17 We’re excited to feature Lisa in our November Employee Spotlight!
Abstracting for the Future: How Energy vs. Data Center Properties Differ in Title Research
As renewable energy projects and large-scale data centers expand across the United States, the title industry is being asked to navigate increasingly complex property landscapes. For abstractors, the assignment to
The Challenges and Complexities of Researching Property Records: Grantor/Grantee Indexes vs. Legal Description Indexes
Property research is a cornerstone of real estate transactions, title insurance, and land use planning. Abstractors, title examiners, and attorneys rely on public records to trace ownership, uncover liens, and
FinCEN – Why This Even Matters: The Backdrop
FinCEN is moving real estate from spot checks to full spotlight. The new Real Estate Reporting Rule expands reporting nationwide for non-financed residential transfers to entities or trusts—putting title and
Homestead Mortgage Fraud: The Sneaky Scheme Title Pros Need to Watch For
In the title world, we deal with all kinds of property fraud — fake deeds, forged signatures, shady LLC transfers — but one form that’s quietly gaining traction is homestead