Title Problems Explained: Liens, Inheritance & Divorce in Home Sales

Описание: Episode 1 of the Meckey Estates Podcast.

This episode is for homeowners navigating a home sale that feels more complex than expected — whether due to liens, inherited property, divorce, pre-foreclosure, or title-related issues that aren’t always clearly explained.

If anything discussed in this podcast resonates with you, or if you need help understanding your options with your home, you can reach out to us directly at Meckey Estates using the contact information above. Our goal is clarity — helping homeowners understand the process and next steps, without pressure.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jacquelyn Villano, Business Development Executive at Real Safe Title, with over 15 years of experience in the title insurance and settlement industry. Jacquelyn works across both residential and commercial transactions and regularly handles situations involving estate sales, divorce-related transfers, tax liens, and older title issues that homeowners don’t always anticipate.

Title is one of the most misunderstood parts of real estate, and much of the fear around it comes from not knowing what’s normal, what’s fixable, or what actually happens behind the scenes. This conversation is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. It’s about clarity, process, and why involving the right professionals early can make a meaningful difference.

In this episode, we cover:

What “title” actually means and how it differs from a deed

What title companies search for and why it matters

Common issues with inherited properties and estate sales

Divorce-related title complications homeowners don’t expect

How tax liens and old mortgages are typically handled

Why waiting too long to order title causes most closing delays

Key takeaway: the earlier you seek clarity, the more options you tend to have.

CONTACT US TODAY:
📞 Meckey Estates
Phone: 973-315-6705
Website: https://MeckeyEstates.com

📞 GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION
Jacquelyn Villano
Business Development Executive — Real Safe Title
📱 Cell: 973-919-9905
📧 Email: [email protected]

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro — When a home sale doesn’t feel straightforward
00:37 What “title” really means and common misconceptions
01:28 Title vs deed explained
02:53 What title companies search for
04:06 Why title matters more than people realize
05:05 Why title is often overlooked
07:55 Inherited properties and estate sales
09:14 Probate, executors, and authority to sell
12:59 Hidden debts and liens in inherited homes
16:11 Tax liens and what actually happens
19:40 Pre-foreclosure and homeowner options
22:35 Divorce situations and title complications
24:40 Deeds not updated after divorce
30:35 Old mortgages that still appear on title
32:31 How title companies clear old liens
36:05 Why ordering title early matters
37:45 Key takeaways for homeowners
40:05 How to get help and next steps

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