License #: 112259 (Commonwealth of Virginia Bureau of Insurance)
Member of American Land Title Association ID # 1010276 | Agent of Old Republic Title Insurance Company
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Title Insurance
Old Virginia Title offers the superior protection of the Homeowner’s Policy of Title Insurance, delivering more complete risk coverage, which translates to greater peace of mind for homebuyers.
Buying a new home is one of life’s most gratifying experiences and might be the biggest investment you will ever make. As you approach closing day, however, all those details can be overwhelming. It’s easy to overlook the single most important step in the entire process - the purchase of title insurance on your wonderful new home.
Old Virginia Title provides the highest quality title insurance products as an agent of Old Republic Title Insurance Company, rated A+ by Standard and Poor. Since 1992, no other title insurer has had higher overall ratings than Old Republic Title.
What is Title?
Title is the legal right that a person has to the ownership and possession of land. Since it is possible that someone other than the seller has a prior legal right to the property you're buying, the premium coverage offered by the Homeowner’s Policy provides you with added peace of mind.
There can be any number of prior problems that remain undisclosed even after the most careful search of public records. These prior hidden “defects” are very dangerous and sometimes are not discovered for months or even years after you purchase your home. You could be forced to spend substantial money on a legal defense to protect your rights. The Homeowner’s Policy helps protect you against covered prior losses and defects, and provides legal defense for covered risks.
Protect Your Investment
The Homeowner’s Policy provides the most complete title coverage available, including protection against undisclosed heirs, mistakes in recording or errors in tax records.
Our basic coverage protects against prior covered matters, such as:
« Someone claiming an ownership interest
in your title
« Leases, contracts or options affecting your title
« Someone claiming to have rights affecting
your title due to forgery or impersonation
« Someone having a right to limit your use
of the land
e Unmarketability of your title
« A defective title
In addition to the coverage provided in the traditional Owner’s Policy, the Homeowner's Policy offers new and expanded coverages* for a total of 32 covered risks. Now you can purchase coverage against losses caused by:
« Zoning violations
« Subdivision law violations
¢ Improvements that encroach into an easement
« Building permit violations
e Covenants, conditions and restrictions
¢ Lack of vehicular and pedestrian access
« Supplemental assessments arising as a result of construction or a transfer prior to the policy date
« Damage to your house caused from someone with easement rights
« Someone refuses to buy your land because your neighbor’s structures are on your land
« Your house or lawn and trees are being damaged by someone with rights to dig a well or mine
* Some coverages are subject to deductibles and liability caps.
Get the Right Title Insurance
Your lender only requires that you purchase a Loan Policy. However, that policy only ensures the lender has a valid, enforceable lien on the property. It does not protect you! The Homeowner’s Policy, on the other hand, is designed to protect you from covered title discrepancies arising prior to or concurrent with your purchase of the property.
How Much Does Title Insurance Cost?
The single premium is directly related to the value of your home. Typically, it is less expensive than your annual auto insurance. It is a one-time-only expense, paid when you purchase your home, yet it continues to provide complete coverage for as long as you or your heirs own the property.
Settlement
Settlement and escrow services are conducted by Bolger Law Firm of Fairfax, Virginia. For more information on Bolger Law Firm go to www.bolgerlaw.com. lawyers title, real estate closing, title company.
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