How Ohio Escrow Accounts Work
Buying or selling a home in Ohio involves a lot of moving parts — inspections, financing, negotiations, and paperwork. One piece that holds everything together is the escrow account. Whether you're a first-time buyer in Columbus, a real estate agent closing deals in Cleveland, or a loan officer working across the state, understanding how escrow works can make every …
The Most Common Title Problems Found During a Real Estate Transaction
Buying or selling a property in Ohio should be an exciting milestone. But behind the scenes, title professionals are quietly doing some of the most important work of the entire transaction — searching public records to make sure the property's ownership history is clean, clear, and free of surprises. Sometimes, it isn't. Title problems are more common than …
What Is Owner’s Title Insurance and Do You Need It?
You've found the right home, signed the purchase agreement, and you're days away from closing. Then your title company uncovers a lien from a contractor who worked on the property three owners ago — and it was never paid off. Without owner's title insurance, that debt could become your problem. This scenario plays out more often than most buyers expect. Owner's title insurance is …