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Make Your Life Easier with Cislo Title’s Free Transaction Coordination Services! Being a Realtor® can feel like juggling swords. There’s barely enough time to breathe between showings, contracts, negotiations, and client hand-holding. That’s why Cislo Title is here to help you with something game-changing: FREE Transaction Coordination Services. Yup, you read that right. Free. So, […]

Important Update for Michigan Homeowners and Realtors® in 2025 Starting in 2025, Michigan is rolling out stricter guidelines and penalties for filing Property Transfer Affidavits (PTAs). These documents notify local assessors of changes in property ownership and must be submitted within 45 days of closing. Miss the deadline? Daily fines will apply, based on property

Buying a home is an exciting journey but has important steps to secure your investment. One critical step is searching the chain of title—a process that uncovers a property’s history and ensures no issues could affect your ownership. But what happens if the chain of title search reveals a problem? Let’s break it down. What Is a Chain

What to Expect During a Title Search (and Why Cislo Title Has You Covered) When buying or selling property, having reliable title insurance is crucial for protecting your investment. However, unexpected issues can pop up during a title search, causing delays—or even stopping a transaction. Here’s a look at some common title issues, the importance

Protecting your investment with commercial title insurance is crucial when investing in commercial real estate. This insurance protects against financial loss due to title defects that might have occurred before the purchase but were undiscovered at the time. Here’s a brief overview of commercial title insurance and its benefits.     What is Commercial Title

Escrow’s Role in Real Estate Transactions When diving into the world of real estate, whether you’re buying your first home or investing in property, the term “escrow” frequently comes up. Understanding what escrow is and how it functions can demystify part of the home-buying process and help ensure your transactions are smooth and secure. Defining

At the Cislo Title closing tables, the final steps of purchasing a home are completed, ensuring all parties meet their contractual obligations and that the property’s ownership is transferred smoothly and legally. Here’s a rundown of what typically happens during this crucial meeting: Review and Sign Documents: Home buyers and sellers gather to sign numerous

As a title company deeply involved in the intricacies of real estate transactions, we often encounter the complexities surrounding private road agreements. These agreements are pivotal in transactions involving properties accessed via private roads. Our goal in this blog is to shed light on the significance of private road agreements and how they can impact

Riparian rights are an essential aspect of property law that directly impacts landowners whose property abuts a body of water. As a title and escrow service company, we understand the importance of being informed about these rights, especially when buying or selling waterfront property. This blog aims to provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of riparian

A title insurance policy is issued to protect the buyer’s interests (and, if applicable, the lender.) Here’s what happens when you order title insurance. When you order title insurance, a series of steps are taken to examine the property’s title for potential issues.  Title Search and Examination: The title company conducts a comprehensive title search on