We do quite a few title searches every day in our office.  In its most basic form, a title search on real estate means that we search all applicable public records to determine what has been publically filed regarding a piece of real estate.  Quite often there is some type of lien against the property ...Read More...

In the days leading up to a real estate closing, costs in addition to the purchase price are often a point of confusion.  What are closing costs? Who is paying title expenses? For which of the other expenses am I responsible? These questions, and many more, are some of what we sort out daily.  In short, ...Read More...

In Tennessee, there are different types of Deeds.  Before I get into that, though, let me define what I mean by "Deed." It can become confusing because term "Deed" is often used to refer to a Deed of Trust.   A Deed of Trust is the document that is recorded in Tennessee securing the property as collateral ...Read More...

Many of our clients own one or more residential rental properties.  For the most part these clients are great people and always try to do the right thing.  However, there always seems to be a lot of confusion and myths as to what the law actually says in regard to their various rental problems.  Most ...Read More...

The great city of Nashville has recently shown an increase in population which is a sign of a growing economy. With new buildings continuously covering the city, Nashville has become a top destination of attraction and business. These are positive signs that the economy is thriving in the real estate ...Read More...

Are you currently buying or selling a home? Have you have ever purchased or sold a home? If so you have probably considered owner's title insurance. There are a lot of questions people have regarding this insurance policy, but among the greatest is, "Do I really need this?"   This is a completely reasonable ...Read More...