From the Sherman & Phalen team
Fraud Prevention
A stranger can’t move into your house without you noticing. But someone can record a forged deed with your name on it, and you might not find out for years. That’s deed fraud, sometimes called title theft. A fraudster forges your signature on a deed or mortgage and records it with the county. Then they […]
Residential Closings
How Owner’s Title Insurance Kept a Closing on Track When a Prior Lien Was Missed
What happens when a prior lien is missed? In this real closing scenario, owner’s title insurance helped resolve the issue and keep the transaction moving forward.
Residential Closings
Why Owner’s Title Insurance Matters—Even When Everything Looks Right
Even a clean title search can’t catch everything. Learn how owner’s title insurance protects Georgia homebuyers from forged deeds, undisclosed heirs, and hidden title defects — and why Sherman & Phalen recommends it at every closing.
