Top 10 lists have been around for years and include different topics. From the best restaurants in the DMV to the worst candy bars ever created, a top 10 list is a great way to digest information quickly. Today, Highland Title + Escrow brings you the 10 most common title problems. Our goal is to … [Read more...] about The Ten Most Common Problems with Title
Welcome to Highland Title’s Herndon Location!
In June of 2021, something grand happened for the Highland Title team - a grand opening, to be exact. Our 16th settlement location opened in the James Building (formerly the National Bank of Herndon) in historic Old Town Herndon. While we always look for ways to serve the growing demand for … [Read more...] about Welcome to Highland Title’s Herndon Location!
Why Do I Need Title Insurance?
We secure various types of insurance for many reasons, but most insurance policies protect us from incidents that may occur in the future. Title insurance is different. Be it owner’s title insurance or lender’s title insurance, these policies protect you from things that have already … [Read more...] about Why Do I Need Title Insurance?
Four Tips to Prevent Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
The process of buying a home is an exciting and eventful journey. Highland Title + Escrow recognizes the road should be smooth with sights to see along the way. Unfortunately, real estate wire fraud runs rampant in our industry. Scammers are on high alert and looking to knock real estate … [Read more...] about Four Tips to Prevent Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
Sweeping changes to Virginia’s Landlord Tenant Law
The Virginia General Assembly adopted sweeping changes to Virginia's landlord tenant law. Among the many modifications involves the very law that governs landlord tenant law, which can be found in Title 55.1, Subtitle III (Rental Conveyances) in the Code of Virginia. It used to be the case that … [Read more...] about Sweeping changes to Virginia’s Landlord Tenant Law
New legislation might extend relief to new homebuyers
House prices are soaring, creating homeownership barriers for low- and middle-income Americans. new legislation dubbed the "First Time Homebuyer Act" was recently introduced to combat the affordability crisis. The bill aims to incentivize first time homebuyers, particularly those in marginalized … [Read more...] about New legislation might extend relief to new homebuyers