Briefly describes the various milestones in buying a house: finding a real estate agent, getting preapproved for a mortgage loan from a lender, finding the home you want, making and accepting an offer, the escrow and inspection process, obtaining the mortgage

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

Gives a brief look on how the home buying process works, from looking at your budget to closing

Looks at four different types of deeds: General, Specialty Warranty, Bargain and Sale, and Quit Claim

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

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.

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

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

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