A check of the title records, generally at the local courthouse, to make sure the buyer is purchasing a house from the legal owner and there are no liens, overdue special assessments, or other claims or outstanding restrictive covenants filed in the record, which would adversely affect the marketability or value of title.
Whether you are buying, refinancing, investing, or considering how to use your home equity, the first step is a conversation about your goals and the available options.