Escrow & Title

An abstract of title is:

AA title insurance policy that protects buyers
BA condensed history of all recorded documents affecting title to the property✓ Correct
CA government-issued certificate guaranteeing clear title
DA survey showing property boundaries

Explanation

An abstract of title is a compilation of all public records affecting title to a property—deeds, mortgages, liens, court judgments, tax records, etc.—presented in chronological order. An attorney then provides a title opinion based on the abstract.

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