ekytitle_john, Author at Eastern KY Title https://easternkytitle.com/author/easternkytitle/ Smooth, Stress-Free Closings Across Kentucky Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:19:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://easternkytitle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-Custom-dimensions-250x250-px-2-32x32.png ekytitle_john, Author at Eastern KY Title https://easternkytitle.com/author/easternkytitle/ 32 32 Title Insurance Is a Service You Can Shop For in Eastern Kentucky https://easternkytitle.com/2026/03/18/title-insurance-is-a-service-you-can-shop-for-in-eastern-kentucky/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:57:05 +0000 https://easternkytitle.com/?p=2556 TL;DR: In most financed home purchases, federal law (RESPA Section 9) prohibits the seller from requiring you to use a particular title company as a condition of the sale. Nobody is required to tell you that. Here is what that right means, why it matters in Eastern Kentucky, and how to use it. The Phone […]

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]]> What Is Owner’s Title Insurance and What Does It Cover? https://easternkytitle.com/2026/03/08/what-is-owners-title-insurance-and-what-does-it-cover/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:48:35 +0000 https://easternkytitle.com/?p=2504 TL;DR: Owner’s title insurance is a one-time purchase that protects your property rights for as long as you own your home. It covers hidden title defects, ownership disputes, and legal costs that could surface years after closing. In Eastern Kentucky, where coal rights severances, heir property situations, and courthouse record gaps are common, it’s not […]

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]]> When the House Is Gone but the Title Mess Stays: Estate Planning & Property Transfer in Eastern Kentucky https://easternkytitle.com/2026/02/27/when-the-house-is-gone-but-the-title-mess-stays-estate-planning-property-transfer-in-eastern-kentucky/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:54:31 +0000 https://easternkytitle.com/?p=2382 TL;DR: Transferring property after a death in Eastern Kentucky is rarely as simple as signing a few papers. Between heir property disputes, severed mineral rights, and outdated deeds, families can spend months – sometimes years – untangling what should be a straightforward inheritance. This guide explains how estate planning and proper property transfer protects your […]

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]]> The Real Estate Closing Revolution: Why the Old Way is Broken (And How We Fixed It) https://easternkytitle.com/2026/02/01/the-real-estate-closing-revolution-why-the-old-way-is-broken-and-how-we-fixed-it/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:36:52 +0000 https://easternkytitle.com/?p=2199 TL;DR: Traditional title closings force clients to rearrange their lives around corporate office hours and rigid locations. Eastern KY Title flipped the model with mobile closings anywhere in Eastern Kentucky, bringing professional service to your kitchen table, favorite coffee shop, or real estate office. Same Stewart Title backing, same legal standards, zero stress about driving […]

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]]> Understanding Broad Form Deeds in Eastern Kentucky: What Every Property Owner Needs to Know https://easternkytitle.com/2026/01/20/understanding-broad-form-deeds-in-eastern-kentucky-what-every-property-owner-needs-to-know/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:12:55 +0000 https://easternkytitle.com/?p=1906 TL;DR: A broad form deed is a legal document that separates surface rights from mineral rights on a property, historically granting mining companies expansive power to extract coal and minerals. Kentucky’s 1988 Broad Form Deed Amendment now protects surface owners by requiring consent for strip mining. If you own property in Eastern Kentucky, a thorough […]

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]]> Enter to Win a $50 Lowe’s Gift Card from Eastern KY Title: Your Kentucky Home Project Kickstart https://easternkytitle.com/2026/01/11/enter-to-win-a-50-lowes-gift-card-from-eastern-ky-title-your-kentucky-home-project-kickstart/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:06:04 +0000 https://easternkytitle.com/?p=1789 TL;DR: Eastern KY Title is giving away a $50 Lowe’s gift card to one lucky Kentucky homeowner to help tackle that growing honey-do list. Entry is simple: comment on our Facebook post with one home project you need to finish this month, follow our page, and tune in for the live drawing on Monday, January […]

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