When you invest large amounts of money in real estate, you have to protect your ownership rights by purchasing a title policy. MylesTitle is a full-service boutique agency providing title insurance and escrow for residential and commercial property transactions in Columbia, MD and the entire Howard County. We are proud to have established a reputation for supplying an exceptional range of services, including title search, judgment and lien search, deeds search, deeds of trust, easement agreements, UCC search, incumbency, escrow services, mortgages, and recordation of legal instruments. Our clients include everyone involved in real estate closings, such as financial institutions, lenders, buyers, sellers, realtors, appraisers, builders, and other insurance companies.
MylesTitle is renowned as one of Columbia’s most trusted title specialists, with 44+ years of experience and over $16 billion in closed transactions, including more than 27,000 closings. Our mission is to make title services for your real estate closings a seamless and stress-free experience. With an in-depth understanding of Maryland’s market and partnership with 7 major underwriters, we are proud to be the top-trusted independent title company in the area, since 1979. If you are buying a property in Columbia, MD and need more information on how to protect your investment and ownership rights, feel free to get in touch with us. Contact us at 410-458-8975 or fill out the contact form to book your appointment!
Commercial Property Title Insurance – Closing Complex Deals With Confidence
Every commercial property (CRE) transaction has different insurance requirements, and MylesTitle’s team of seasoned experts will ensure that you receive the best and the most comprehensive commercial title insurance policy that fits your needs. We specialize in title insurance for commercial real estate of significant value. Since 1979, we have successfully closed numerous settlements in Columbia, MD, for various types of properties, including apartment buildings, office buildings, retail stores, malls, outlets, mixed-use properties, self-storage facilities, hotels, motels, data centers, vacant land, and similar.
Over the years, we have built a legacy of integrity and trust by successfully securing the largest commercial transactions in Columbia, Maryland and billions of dollars in our portfolio. By working with several underwriters, we are able to offer you more flexibility and more convenience.
Our comprehensive commercial property title services include:
- title searches, commitments, exceptions and endorsements,
- multi-state commercial real estate
- lien search, release of liens (local, state, federal)
- policy issuance (Lender’s and Owner’s)
- deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages,
- UCC search and UCC insurance,
- easement agreements,
- loan and incumbency documentation,
- escrow and closing services,
- legal documents recordation,
- competent funding and disbursements
- IRS 1031 exchanges
- specialized land title surveys (ALTA/ACSM)
- ALTA endorsements (zoning, environmental protection, private rights, etc.)
- construction loan expertise
- scheduling and coordinating closing with all parties
Residential Property Title Insurance
Although MylesTitle is best known for our commercial title competence, we also have a phenomenal team of seasoned experts offering deep expertise and knowledge in closing residential transactions. Residential title services serve to protect your ownership rights in the biggest and most important investment of your life – buying or selling a family home. Residential title policy safeguards your family and legacy from possible dangers of title defects. It ensures you have the legal right to own a specific residential property, free of liens, claims, and other issues that may present an unforeseen issue down the line.
Our team of highly skilled real estate title agents are renowned for successfully closing any purchase, sale, and refinancing of high-value residential real estate, such as:
- Single-family homes
- Condominiums
- Country estates
- Villas
- Mansions
- Penthouses
- Luxury apartments
- Gated community residences
- Waterfront properties
- Vineyard residences
- Mountain retreats
- Golf course homes
- Land for residential development
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Myles Lichtenberg represents us in real estate lending matters and does a superb job protecting our interests and making sure every detail is taken care of. He also has many years of experience and, of course knowledge, which allows him to speak with authority on many lending issues that inevitably come up during a transaction.
Why Choose MylesTitle for Your Title Services in Columbia MD?
MylesTitle is one of the most respectable insurance agencies in the state of Maryland, founded in 1979. Our hard working and dedicated title officers know the local market inside out and masterfully bring high-value deals across the finish line with ease and success.
- 45 years of experience
- Nationwide presence (50 states)
- Boutique-style service and confidentiality
- Specializing in high-value transactions
- Several underwriters for increased flexibility, TIPIC contractors
- In-depth knowledge of the title market and its nuances
- Bilingual settlement services (English and Spanish)
Areas We Serve – Howard County’s Most Trusted Title Insurance Experts
By partnering with MylesTitle, one of the most respected title insurance and escrow companies in the area, you will experience a fast and successful closing transaction. We serve clients across the entire Howard County, including Columbia, Clarksville, Ellicott City, Fulton, Glenelg, Highland, Jessup, Lisbon, Marriottsville, North Laurel, Savage, Woodstock, and Woodbine.
Contact Us and Get A Custom-Tailored Title Insurance Quote In Columbia, MD
Since 1979, we have offered comprehensive commercial and residential property title services in Maryland, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, and Florida. We are committed to unmatched customer support and professional excellence. In each of the tens of thousands of transactions we secured locally in Columbia, MD and all over the country, our goal is always the same — to remain accessible and accountable to you for all matters regarding your settlement. If you would like to discover how our staff, led by Myles Lichtenberg, Esq., a real estate attorney and company owner, can help settle your transaction smoothly, call us at 410-458-8975 or complete the form below. We look forward to serving you and assisting you in reaching your goals safely.
FAQ
Is it possible a title search does not reveal some items?
Yes, there is a possibility that certain items have been incorrectly recorded into public records, or failed to be recorded. A title search will only reveal what has been indexed into the documentation. Hence, it is of utmost importance to perform a professional title search and purchase the policy to protect your future ownership rights from occurrences from the past.
What is a title defect?
A title defect is an issue (or issues) with the chain of title that makes the property not fit for sale. Title defects refer to issues such as clerical error in public recordation, unresolved claims, outstanding debt, or hidden heirs. All of these defects must be resolved before the ownership can be transferred from one party to another.
How is a title defect cleared?
Once the defects are identified, the title company proceeds to clear the title by outlining their findings in a document called Title insurance Binder / Commitment. This document lists all the details of how the clearing will be conducted. Incorrect documents are corrected by supplying accurate ones. If there are liens or judgments on the property, they have to be settled first. The title company then uses the payment receipt for recordation and defect/lien removal.