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Title insurance: What every new homeowner needs to know
You combed through websites, apps, newspapers and seen dozens of places until you finally found the perfect house!
Tips to spot power of attorney fraud in a real estate transaction
Powers of attorney are very powerful documents which can be easily downloaded from the internet and forged by individuals claiming to be registered property owners. It’s often abused by people who may…
Why title insurance is important to condo owners
There seems to be a persistent misconception among some condominium owners that title insurance is an unnecessary expense. They couldn’t be more wrong. What happens if the condominium corporation, in violation of…
Don’t get caught high and dry
Buying a home is both exciting and nerve-wracking. But it can become downright terrifying when an unexpected expense suddenly appears. A title insurance policy is an important investment that can save you…
Haunted by liens, encroachments, violations and title fraud?
Are you ready for some scary, real-life, real estate horror stories to kick off Halloween? Check out our latest video and find out how not to get trapped by the ghosts of…
Title insurance vs home insurance – Do you know the difference?
Many homeowners are uncertain about the differences between home insurance vs title insurance. Unfortunately, if you don’t understand the differences you can leave yourself vulnerable to unpleasant surprises down the road. Take…
The importance of commercial title insurance in the current climate
Commercial property owners are facing great challenges right now. Since the start of the pandemic and the government-mandated lockdown, they’ve had to come up with new and innovative solutions to continue operating…
Coffee Break with Marie Taylor
Marie Taylor has been an integral part of FCT for almost eighteen years. In fact, having Marie on the FCT team gives us the enviable edge of being the only title insurer…
Do your clients really need title insurance for a condo?
Among condo owners, we’ve noticed a general misconception that survey coverage isn’t relevant for condos so title insurance isn’t relevant. While title insurance does include survey coverage, that isn’t the only reason…
