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The Traditional Roles of a Title Company
Maria Meyer Oakum
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Valerie Kay Holladay
“From the initial meetings with the architect to finishing the last items on the punch list, Erin and her team always exhibited the highest levels of integrity and pride in their craft. Her straightforward discussions we had throughout the process, exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality, and most of all her open transparency with respect to project costs made our project seem easy. Stetzer Builders created a warm, beautiful, comfortable, and functional home for our family. Our home is not just a place to eat and sleep; rather, it is an extension of our family, a place to enjoy life, a place where friends and family Client Testimonial can gather together, and a place of peace.”
Erin Stetzer
GMB, CR, CGP
5 Cam Court Houston, Texas 77055
P 832.527.6968 erin@stetzerbuilders.com www.stetzerbuilders.com
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he role of a title company is integral in the purchasing of a home, and it is responsible for several facets in the home buying process. One of the key functions of a title company is to conduct a thorough research of the property’s history. Through the title search, a title company researches the prior ownership of the property, issues that might limit or prevent the sale including liens on the property, any restrictions on the land and any missing heirs and/or improperly conducted prior transactions involving the property. Subsequent to the title search findings, home buyers and lenders are protected with the purchase of title insurance through the company. Title insurance protects the buyer from any undiscovered condition of the title that was not revealed by the title search. The insurance guarantees relief for the buyer and lender should an issue arise after the sale that results in claims against ownership. Yet another role of the title company involves the collection and distribution of monies associated with the purchase/sale of the property. The title company acts in a fiduciary capacity as a disinterested third party collecting and paying out monies for survey services, HOA fees, home owner’s insurance policy premiums, real estate commissions and closing costs. Selecting a company is an important choice. Tradition Title Company has been faithfully serving Houston area families for nearly five years and is owned and operated by Maria Meyer Oakum and Valerie Kay Holladay. Tradition Title Company has three locations: 12448 Memorial Drive, 22762 Westheimer Parkway, Suite 415 in Katy and 4000 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, serving inner loop customers.
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