Escrow & Title
The 'abstract of title' is:
AA title insurance policy issued at closing
BA condensed history of the title to a property, summarizing all documents affecting ownership✓ Correct
CAn appraiser's opinion of value
DA survey showing property boundaries
Explanation
An abstract of title is a condensed summary of all recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, judgments) affecting title to a specific parcel, used by an attorney to render a title opinion.
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