Escrow & Title
A Pennsylvania title search examines which public records to verify ownership and encumbrances?
AOnly the county tax records
BCounty recorder of deeds, prothonotary court records, and tax claim bureau records✓ Correct
COnly the MLS listing history
DPennsylvania Real Estate Commission license records
Explanation
A thorough Pennsylvania title search examines the county recorder of deeds (deeds, mortgages, liens), the prothonotary's office (judgment liens, lis pendens), and the tax claim bureau (delinquent taxes). Together, these reveal the chain of title and all recorded encumbrances.
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