Blog Posts – The Security Title Guarantee Corporation of Baltimore

The Check-Swap Scam That Keeps Paying

Jan 6, 2026 | Blog Posts

Don’t Let Predictability Become a Map for Thieves The margin for error is tight with real estate transactions and many rely on overnighting checks. That short delivery time helps preserve customer satisfaction. The problem is that there are predictable touchpoints in...

Am I a Good Candidate for a 1031 Exchange?

Jul 23, 2025 | Blog Posts

Read time – 6 minutes 40 seconds Jump to: What Is a 1031 Exchange? Basic Eligibility Requirements Signs You Might Be A Good Candidate for a 1031 Exchange When You Might Not Qualify for (or Benefit From) a 1031 Exchange Key Signs You’re Ready (or Not) for a...

The American Dream Before Protection: Legal Battles That Shaped Property Ownership in America

Jul 3, 2025 | Blog Posts

What Independence Day Teaches Us About Property Ownership Independence Day celebrates the foundational values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But at the heart of this pursuit lies a critical right: owning property. Secure, undisputed ownership...

Don’t Risk Waiving A Property Survey

Nov 26, 2024 | Blog Posts

When purchasing a home, there are countless details to consider, from negotiating the price to securing financing. Amid all this, one critical step often gets overlooked: obtaining a property survey. While it may seem like an optional expense, don’t risk waiving...

Understanding Tax Liens and Why Accurate Information Matters in Title Insurance

Nov 7, 2024 | Blog Posts

What Are Tax Liens and Why Are They Relevant to Title Insurance? Tax liens are a common title issue or exception that can create significant complications if not handled properly. A tax lien is a legal claim filed by a government authority against a property due to...

Seller Impersonation Fraud in the U.S. Real Estate Market

Aug 27, 2024 | Blog Posts

In recent years, the real estate industry in the United States has experienced an alarming increase in seller impersonation fraud. This form of fraud, where criminals pose as property sellers to deceive buyers and defraud them of significant sums of money, has become...