by pinnacleabstract | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
WHY PINNACLE IS THE “QUARTERBACK” OF YOUR CLOSING If you are buying a home, you probably know who your Realtor is. You certainly know who your lender is. You may have already dealt with an attorney, home inspector, insurance agent, appraiser, and a seemingly endless...
by pinnacleabstract | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Cash buyers sometimes assume that title insurance is optional and unnecessary because there is no lender requiring it. While it is technically optional, it remains one of the most important protections in a transaction. Without title insurance, a cash buyer assumes...
by pinnacleabstract | Apr 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
When you’re involved in a real estate transaction, there are many moving parts—contracts, title work, lender requirements, and closing logistics. While title companies play a critical role in ensuring a smooth transaction, not all title companies operate the same way....
by pinnacleabstract | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Title insurance is designed to protect homeowners and lenders from problems with the ownership of a property. In Pennsylvania, before any real estate transaction is completed, a title company conducts a detailed review of public records to confirm that the seller has...
by pinnacleabstract | Mar 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Beginning in 2026, new federal reporting requirements issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will affect certain residential real estate transactions across the United States. These regulations, known as the FinCEN Residential Real Estate...
