​Encumbrance: A claim, right or lien upon real property, held by someone other than the owner. ​ CALL US AT OUR 24 HOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE...

Easement: A limited right or interest in land of another that entitles the holder of the right to some use, privilege or benefit over the...

Earnest Money: The cash deposit paid by a prospective buyer as evidence ofgood faith to bind a sale of real estate.​ CALL US AT OUR 24...

Due-on-Sale-Clause: A clause in a mortgage loan which gives the lender the right to demand payment in full when the property changes...

Documentary Transfer Tax: The tax, based on sales price, less loans which are being assumed, which is charged by the city and/or county...

Demand: The lender’s statement of the amount due to pay off a loan.​ ​​ CALL US AT OUR 24 HOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE: 1-800-562-0004...

Deed of Trust: A security agreement creating a lien by which title to real property is transferred to a third-party trustee as security...

Conveyance: The transfer of title or an interest in real property by means of a written instrument such as a deed of trust. ​ CALL US AT...

Contingency: Action conditioned upon a certain event. Acceptance of theterms of a contract based on something else happening or certain...

Consideration: A required element in all contracts by which something ofvalue, including a promise, is exchanged for the act or promise...