Title Secrets & Cures
A Field Guide to Solving Real Estate Title Problems
by James K. Quigg, Certified Title Examiner
Proven methods to identify, cure, and prevent title defects in modern real estate transactions. Behind every clear title is a story of skill, precision, and trust.
Title Problems Are Expensive — and Preventable
From self-serving documents to scrivener's errors, from hidden liens to heirship disputes — real estate title defects cost buyers, sellers, and professionals millions every year. Most of these problems are completely avoidable if you know what to look for.
This book teaches you how to spot, fix, and prevent every common title defect.
Who Is This Book For?
Anyone curious about how property rights are protected behind the scenes.
Title & Escrow Professionals
Beginner to advanced — deepen your understanding of title examination and curative methods.
Real Estate Attorneys & Underwriters
Gain clarity on title issues from the examiner's perspective and how to resolve them faster.
Investors Performing Due Diligence
Understand how to read a title commitment and spot defects before they cost you money.
Realtors, Brokers & Developers
Seeking clarity on title issues and how property rights are protected behind the scenes.
Inside You'll Discover
100 pages of practical, real-world title knowledge.
Table of Contents
Part One: Foundations
- What Makes a Clean Title
- Reading & Validating Chain of Ownership
- Common Title Defects Explained
Part Two: Red Flags & Defects
- Self-Serving Documents & Scrivener's Errors
- Hidden Liens & How to Find Them
- Curative Methods for Every Defect Type
Part Three: Human Factors
- Divorce, Death & Heirship Disputes
- Protecting Clients Through Empathy and Precision
- Ethical Challenges in Title Work
Part Four: The Future
- AI & Digital Title Plants
- Blockchain Verification & Data Networks
- Defending Title Claims in a Changing Landscape
Own the Book Every Real Estate Professional Should Have on Their Desk
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Why This Book Matters
Title work isn't about paperwork — it's about people, trust, and stewardship.
Practical & Real-World
Born from two decades of commercial title operations with real examples from the field.
Modern & Current
Covers AI, digital title plants, blockchain verification, and the tools shaping the future.
Bridges Old & New
Connects courthouse fundamentals with cloud-based title plants and tomorrow's technology.
What Readers Are Saying
Advance Praise for the Profession Itself
"This book captures the soul of title work — quiet, meticulous, and absolutely essential."
— Industry Peer Review
About the Author
James K. Quigg is a Senior Commercial Title Officer with over 20 years of experience in complex real estate transactions. Known for his ability to decode the most difficult title issues with calm precision, Quigg has built his career on the belief that accuracy is integrity — and that behind every deed lies a human story worth protecting.
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Because the Only Thing Stronger Than a Good Title Policy — Is the Knowledge Behind It.
Whether you're examining titles, closing deals, or investing in real estate — understanding how title defects arise and how to cure them puts you ahead of everyone else in the room.
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