Yes! When you buy a home, you want to be certain it's safely yours. But even the most diligent search of the public records could fail to disclose a number of title defects:
- A forged will or deed
- A title transfer by someone under age
- A married person conveying real estate without his or her spouse
- Fraudulent impersonations
- Secret marriages
- Undisclosed heirs
- Invalid divorces
- False affidavits
These are just a few of the potential problems that could suddenly surface. Without the protection of title insurance, you'll be in jeopardy of losing your investment.