Protecting the Interests of Real Estate Transaction Stakeholders

Title insurance and surveys are critical for safeguarding the interests of buyers, lenders, and property owners by mitigating legal risks and addressing boundary-related issues. Read this practice note to learn about examining titles and surveys in the due diligence process for commercial real estate transactions.

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• Title Insurance
  Dive into this practice note explaining title insurance-related topics, including title reports, surveys, title insurance policy endorsements, closings, and state-by-state premium and endorsement regimes.

• ALTA Survey Review Checklist
  Use this checklist for step-by-step guidance on reviewing American Land Title Association (ALTA) surveys, the most commonly used survey type in acquisition and financing transactions in the United States.

• Title Insurance and Survey Resource Kit (Commercial Real Estate Purchase and Sale) (National and Select States)
  Access this resource kit for links to Practical Guidance resources related to title insurance and surveys, including practice notes, practice videos, templates, clauses, and checklists.

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