Escrow & Title
A buyer who purchases property in good faith, pays value, and records before other claimants in a race-notice state is protected because of:
AActual notice of prior claims
BConstructive notice from recording
CThe bona fide purchaser (BFP) doctrine✓ Correct
DThe homestead exemption
Explanation
The bona fide purchaser (BFP) doctrine protects buyers who purchase for value, in good faith, without notice of prior claims, and record their interest. BFPs take title free from prior unrecorded interests.
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