Escrow & Title
Iowa traditionally relies on which method to provide buyers with evidence of marketable title?
ATitle insurance commitment only
BAbstract of title reviewed by an Iowa attorney who issues an opinion of title✓ Correct
CTorrens certificate
DWarranty deed guarantee
Explanation
Iowa has a strong tradition of using abstracts of title — a chronological summary of all recorded documents affecting the property — reviewed by a licensed Iowa attorney who provides a written opinion of title confirming marketability.
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