Not sure why MA opted for Attorneys for closing compared to the title company. They eventually still find out the details of the title - and do expect a buyer to pay them for Title Insurance - apart from the mandatory title insurance that the lender charges. One more layer and little more expensive for the buyers. ... See More Not sure why MA opted for Attorneys for closing compared to the title company. They eventually still find out the details of the title - and do expect a buyer to pay them for Title Insurance - apart from the mandatory title insurance that the lender charges. One more layer and little more expensive for the buyers. About this title company, there are great reviews from other readers - so I will have to go with them. I am sure other members of ActiveRain do their diligence when they give 5-star to a company. See Less

There are many Title Insurance companies here in the Greater Scottsdale and Phoenix Metropolitan area. They run the gamut from national, to regional to local. Our preferred Title and Escrow Company is North American Title Company. We had varying experiences over the first few years in the business, always tied to the p... See More There are many Title Insurance companies here in the Greater Scottsdale and Phoenix Metropolitan area. They run the gamut from national, to regional to local. Our preferred Title and Escrow Company is North American Title Company. We had varying experiences over the first few years in the business, always tied to the performance of the escrow officer. We found North American Title Company in 2009, and every transaction has been a positive experience with them - even though we have worked with several of their escrow officers. Title Insurance is a requirement here, and North American Title Company is a keeper! See Less

Historic Title, Inc is a full-service title insurance and real estate settlement company. Their services include closings for residential or commercial purchase, sale or refinance transactions. Historic Title, Inc. offers the highest level of real estate closing services at rates that are straight forward and affordabl... See More Historic Title, Inc is a full-service title insurance and real estate settlement company. Their services include closings for residential or commercial purchase, sale or refinance transactions. Historic Title, Inc. offers the highest level of real estate closing services at rates that are straight forward and affordable. Settlements are handled in a professional manner in which accuracy and the compliance with all of our fiduciary responsibilities are of the utmost importance. See Less

I really like Historic Title's page of definitions http://www.historictitleinc.com/index.php?pgid=definitions This great title company can really save you some money, as well. Spend a little time looking at Historic Title's fee sheet and see for yourself. Follow this link to review their fee schedule and see what they... See More I really like Historic Title's page of definitions http://www.historictitleinc.com/index.php?pgid=definitions This great title company can really save you some money, as well. Spend a little time looking at Historic Title's fee sheet and see for yourself. Follow this link to review their fee schedule and see what they can do for you http://historictitleinc.com/pics/feesched.pdf See Less

Historic Title offers the kind of personal service for home buyers that make settlement fun for buyers and agents. The staff is always on top of the file and Paul Palish is a wealth of information for new home buyers.