Escrow & Title
Iowa's 'gap' in title refers to:
AA time period between listing and receiving an offer
BThe time period between the title examination date and the date of closing/recording, during which new title issues could arise✓ Correct
CMissing pages in an abstract of title
DA gap in the property's fence line
Explanation
The title gap is the period between when the abstract was last updated (or the title search was completed) and the date the deed is recorded. New liens, judgments, or encumbrances filed during this gap could affect the title. Gap coverage in title insurance protects against such risks.
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