Offers practical advice for first time home buyers in order to avoid costly mistakes.

Through funny animation, this video explains why title insurance is important when buying a home

Gives an overview of the people who work at a title company and what they do during the home buying/selling process

Provides a short explanation about what escrow does during a home buying/selling transaction

Explains the requirements that real estate brokers must follow, besides from having a real estate agent license

Looks at how a title company determines if there are any judgements, liens, boundary issues, and/or ownership issues with a property. Includes section on title insurance, vesting (who is ultimately the owner of the property), and lender's insurance policy

Gives a detailed explanation about what title insurance covers, for both the lender and the buyer of a home

Looks at the major features of a mortgage contract: collateral, principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Also looks at mortgage points.

Explain what a property lien is and how it affects a real estate transaction. Covers a few different types of liens and what to do if you have a property lien.

Gives an overview of the real estate appraisal process