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Who is responsible for purchasing title insurance, the buyer or the seller?

Typically in NYC transactions, the buyer is responsible for purchasing title insurance to protect his / her interests in the property to be purchased. As a buyer, your attorney will select a title company and work with a representative to purchase title insurance in time for the closing.

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Buyers | Miscellaneous

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title, title companies, title insurance

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Who is responsible for purchasing title insurance, the buyer or the seller?

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