Escrow & Title
Florida is primarily a 'title insurance state,' meaning that:
AAll real estate transactions require an attorney to close
BTitle companies, rather than attorneys, typically conduct closings and issue title insurance✓ Correct
CThe state government guarantees all real estate titles
DLender's title insurance is not required in Florida
Explanation
Florida is known as a title insurance state because title companies (rather than attorneys) typically handle real estate closings and issue title insurance policies. Attorneys may be involved but are not required for most residential closings.
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