Escrow & Title
Title insurance in South Dakota is typically purchased:
AEach year the property is owned
BOnly once, at the time of purchase✓ Correct
CEvery time the property is refinanced
DOnly when the property has known title defects
Explanation
Owner's title insurance is a one-time premium paid at closing that provides protection for as long as the owner or their heirs have an interest in the property.
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