COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 has affected all of our lives, and real estate purchases and refinances are no exception. However, even though many non-essential Virginia businesses are required to close, real estate title and settlement is permitted to continue. Virginia’s governor...
Issues That Pop Up Before Home Settlements

Issues That Pop Up Before Home Settlements

Your home purchase settlement is on the horizon (or “closing”). The Buyers want to get into their new home and the sellers, realtors, lender, and everyone else is ready to be paid. Most people aren’t concerned with how we get there, as long as its...
YOU CAN TRUST PIKE TITLE WITH YOUR HOME CLOSING

YOU CAN TRUST PIKE TITLE WITH YOUR HOME CLOSING

A home may be the biggest investment of your life. It gives peace of mind to know that your title and settlement company has you covered. At PIKE TITLE we handle millions of dollars of our customers’ money used to purchase new homes, pay off existing liens, and...
What Is Title Insurance and Why Do I Need It?

What Is Title Insurance and Why Do I Need It?

If you’ve ever owned a home, chances are you’ve purchased title insurance. In one of the hundreds of pages of loan and closing documents you received and signed, a provision undoubtedly stated that your loan was conditioned upon your purchase of a...
DO I REALLY NEED OWNER’S TITLE INSURANCE?

DO I REALLY NEED OWNER’S TITLE INSURANCE?

Although your lender will likely require you to purchase a lender’s policy, the owner’s title insurance policy is optional. But, if you think the lender’s policy will protect you, think again. Lender’s title insurance covers the lender for the...