As a buyer or seller there is a lot of personal and private details you have to share with multiple parties. A few of these being your full legal name, marriage history, and social security number. These pieces of information are important for a title company to have...

A common cloud seen on title is an open mortgage…but what exactly does that mean and how is it fixed? An open mortgage simply refers to a mortgage that has not been fully paid off or one that was paid off but never cancelled in the record. This presents as a cloud on...

One of the key steps in purchasing property is getting a survey. A survey is a detailed map that shows the boundaries of the property, the location of improvements such as buildings, fences, and driveways, and any easements or encroachments that may affect the...

When engaging in a real estate transaction, it can be challenging to identify the various parts and players involved and decide whom to rely on. A crucial role in this process is played by your title company. So what exactly does a title company do? A title company is...

In Louisiana, a succession refers to the legal process of settling a deceased person's estate and distributing the property (after all debts are paid).   Real estate professionals will want to ensure that the person trying to sell a property has the proper...