🔍🏡 Title Search — What It Really Protects A title search is a critical step in the home buying and refinancing process. It verifies that the property’s title is clear and legally transferable before closing — protecting both the buyer and the lender. 📌 What a title search checks for: • Outstanding liens or unpaid taxes • Ownership disputes or errors in public records • Judgments, bankruptcies, or claims against the property • Easements or restrictions that affect use of the home 🛡️ Why it ma