Tag Archives: Title Search

The Role of a Title Company in Real Estate Transactions

By David Sicherman | February 17, 2026

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If you have ever bought or sold a property through a traditional real estate transaction, you have probably worked with a title company. But if you are newer to investing or mostly buy properties at county auctions, you might not …

Title Insurance: Worth the Money or Not?

By David Sicherman | February 14, 2026

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Title insurance is one of those closing costs that makes a lot of property buyers scratch their heads. You are already paying for inspections, appraisals, attorney fees, and a dozen other line items. Then someone tells you that you need …

Ultimate Guide to Finding Distressed Properties

By David Sicherman | February 3, 2026

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If you want to build real wealth through real estate, distressed properties are one of the best places to start. These properties are often priced well below market value, and for investors who know what they are doing, they can …

A Complete Guide to Title Insurance

By David Sicherman | January 30, 2026

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If you have ever bought a property or looked into buying one, you have probably heard the term “title insurance” thrown around. Maybe a closing agent mentioned it, or maybe you saw it listed as a line item on a …

Understanding What Title Insurance Covers

By David Sicherman | January 27, 2026

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You have probably heard that title insurance protects you when you buy a property. But what does it actually cover? And just as important, what does it not cover? If you are spending money on a title insurance policy, you …

Buying a House with a Lien: Is It Possible?

By David Sicherman | January 9, 2026

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Can you buy a house that has a lien on it? Yes, you can. People do it every day. But buying a property with a lien adds complexity and risk. You need to know what type of lien it is, …

Who Pays Liens After a Foreclosure in Florida?

By David Sicherman | November 13, 2025

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When a property goes through foreclosure in Florida, investors often assume the winning bidder walks away with a clean slate. Unfortunately, that is not always true. Understanding which liens survive a foreclosure and which ones get wiped out can protect …

Are HOA Liens Wiped Out in Foreclosure?

By David Sicherman | November 6, 2025

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Many Florida investors assume that when a first mortgage forecloses, all HOA or condo-related debts automatically disappear. While a foreclosure often eliminates the recorded HOA lien, it does not always eliminate the assessment debt that the association is legally allowed …

What Is an O&E Report?

By David Sicherman | October 30, 2025

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If you are researching a property in Florida and trying to understand what you might be responsible for after buying it, one of the first tools you will come across is an O&E Report. The term may sound technical, but …

This is How to do a Broward County Florida Title Search

By David Sicherman | September 4, 2025

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Buying a property at the Broward County foreclosure auction without doing a title search is like playing poker blindfolded: you might win occasionally, but more often you’ll lose big. Every lien, judgment, or unpaid tax that survives the auction becomes …