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

Explains how a mortgage differs from other loans and defines key terms in a mortgage contract: down payment, interest rate, term, amortization, debt, and equity. Also explains how a house could appreciate in value.

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.

Looks at an example of the real estate appraisal process using the sales comparison approach

Explains how a physical deed can show proof that you have title in a certain property

Provides a short description of what an open and closed mortgage is and then compares them.

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

Gives a basic overview of how to sell a home

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

Looks at consensual liens, statutory liens, and judgment liens