Meet Jonie Alden
October, 24 2024Jonie Alden leads the residential title and builder escrow team for Landmark Title. She has spent more than 50 years in the title industry providing realtors, builders, mortgage brokers and… Read more »
Fraud and Real Estate: How Landmark Title is Working to Ensure Safe & Secure Transactions
May, 6 2024The advancing dangers of fraud in real estate are at an all-time high. Since the FBI established its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) back in 2000, they have received 8… Read more »
Understanding the Difference Between Title Insurance and Homeowners Insurance
March, 25 2024When purchasing a home, there are two types of insurance that every buyer needs. The first is title insurance and the second is homeowners insurance. When you enlist a title… Read more »
The Role of a Title Commitment in Commercial Real Estate
February, 16 2024Among the various documents that play a crucial role in a smooth real estate transaction, a title commitment is one of the most important. A title commitment, also referred to… Read more »
Navigating the Gaps: Gap Insurance Coverage
November, 30 2023Safeguarding your investment is paramount in the world of real estate. Real estate buyers have various insurance options to choose from, but which ones are the most important for protecting… Read more »
Understanding the Importance of Title Endorsements
August, 10 2023The real estate title is one of the most important factors of a real estate transaction. A title is a legal document identifying who owns a specific property. After a… Read more »
Avoiding Seller Impersonation Fraud in Real Estate
July, 10 2023Fraud and impersonation crimes have been on the rise over the past decade, especially in the real estate sector. Fraudsters are criminals that illegally sell commercial or residential properties while… Read more »
What are ALTA Policies and How are They Used?
May, 8 2023ALTA stands for American Land Title Association, which is a national trade association that acts as the voice of over 6,000 title insurance agents, abstracters and underwriters. There is currently… Read more »
6 Tips to Successfully Close on a Home Purchase
March, 7 2023The closing process on a home purchase can be overwhelming and stressful. This is especially true for first-time home buyers. During the closing process it is important to check off… Read more »
What to Know Before Choosing a Title Company
November, 18 2022Most homebuyers are unaware of what goes into the closing process and the role of a title company when buying a home. When buying or selling property, your realtor or… Read more »