[WSBARP] Clearing Old Real Estate Contract from Title

[John McCrady]

I agree.  We have insured around real estate contracts when the facts seem to indicate the contract is long paid.
We have the purchaser sign and record an affidavit of payment.  Your contract that matured in 1990 would be within the time frame I would consider insuring around.
I also second the nomination of Don Peterson for King County title issues


John McCrady
Counsel
Puget Sound Title Company
5350 Orchard Street West
University Place WA 98467
253-476-5721
j.mccrady at pstitle.com<mailto:j.mccrady at pstitle.com>





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Depends on the circumstances.  I’ve had great experiences with Stewart Title.  This is my go-to contact for title-related questions:

Don Peterson
Senior Title Officer
Puget Sound Division
Stewart Title Company
981 Powell Ave SW, Suite 100
Renton, WA  98057
O (253) 439-6432| F (866) 226-2465
stewart.com<http://www.stewart.com/seattle> | don.peterson at stewart.com<mailto:don.peterson at stewart.com>



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Subject: [WSBARP] Clearing Old Real Estate Contract from Title
Has anyone recently had success working with a title company to insure around an old real estate contract (matured about 1990) without having to file a quiet title action?

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