Escrow & Title
In New Mexico, 'actual notice' in real estate means:
ANotice provided by the public record
BDirect, first-hand knowledge of a fact — such as personally telling the buyer about an easement✓ Correct
CNotice provided in a title insurance policy
DConstructive notice through recording
Explanation
Actual notice is direct knowledge of a fact — the person was personally told or personally observed it. Constructive notice is legal presumption from public records. Inquiry notice arises from circumstances that would put a reasonable person on inquiry.
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