Escrow & Title
A West Virginia seller receives a 'clear title' report from the title company. This means:
AThe property is free from all mortgages and encumbrances
BThe title search found no unresolved defects that would prevent insuring or transferring title✓ Correct
CThe property has no zoning violations
DThe property's taxes are current through closing
Explanation
Clear title means the title search revealed no unresolved defects, liens, or encumbrances that would prevent the issuance of title insurance or impair the transfer of good title to the buyer.
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