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Sign of the times. - George Booth/OH
6/1/2006 10:45:57 AM (3824 views)
Re: Sign of the times. - Dave Pell/GA
6/1/2006 10:58:43 AM (6830 views)
Re: Sign of the times. - George Booth/OH
6/1/2006 11:07:49 AM (6392 views)
Re: Sign of the times. - Victoria Moate/NJ
6/5/2006 12:58:08 AM (5991 views)
Re: Sign of the times. - Jim Girardi/NY
6/6/2006 4:58:01 PM (6206 views)

Robert - J Nisonger/CA
6/1/2006 9:56:10 AM (3255 views)

Volume Discounts - Robb Grandon/OH
5/31/2006 9:27:42 AM (3813 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - Robert Franco/OH
5/31/2006 11:13:24 AM (7919 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - Lisa Ramsey/TX
5/31/2006 11:30:33 AM (6624 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - Scott Perry/PA
5/31/2006 5:28:23 PM (6662 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - J Nisonger/CA
6/1/2006 10:08:56 AM (7033 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - Scott Perry/PA
6/1/2006 4:51:36 PM (6730 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - J Nisonger/CA
6/1/2006 6:13:54 PM (7144 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
6/1/2006 9:47:41 PM (6671 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - Scott Perry/PA
6/2/2006 7:55:53 AM (6776 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
6/2/2006 9:35:54 AM (6968 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - Robert Franco/OH
6/2/2006 2:03:13 PM (6676 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - Scott Perry/PA
6/2/2006 5:11:03 PM (6700 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
6/2/2006 5:49:46 PM (6658 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - Scott Perry/PA
6/3/2006 12:11:29 PM (6774 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - Lisa Ramsey/TX
6/4/2006 1:51:19 PM (6582 views)
Re: Volume Discounts - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
6/4/2006 5:53:11 PM (6569 views)

One More County Taking Records Off-Line - Lisa Ramsey/TX
5/31/2006 8:30:55 AM (4884 views)
Re: One More County Taking Records Off-Line - Ellen Malloy/MO
5/31/2006 10:06:28 AM (6284 views)
Re: One More County Taking Records Off-Line - Lisa Ramsey/TX
5/31/2006 11:32:33 AM (6217 views)
Re: One More County Taking Records Off-Line - David Bloys/TX
5/31/2006 12:29:01 PM (7865 views)
Re: One More County Taking Records Off-Line - Lisa Ramsey/TX
5/31/2006 6:51:07 PM (6436 views)
Re: One More County Taking Records Off-Line - Wanda Steudel/OH
6/1/2006 9:44:20 AM (6688 views)
Re: One More County Taking Records Off-Line - Lisa Ramsey/TX
6/4/2006 2:08:21 PM (6277 views)

Payment in Advance - Deborah Manion/VA
5/30/2006 5:13:17 PM (3767 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Robert Franco/OH
5/30/2006 5:18:22 PM (6247 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Michael Persyn/TX
5/30/2006 6:13:45 PM (6374 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/30/2006 6:38:36 PM (6172 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Scott Perry/PA
5/30/2006 7:44:24 PM (6306 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/30/2006 10:25:06 PM (6160 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - J Nisonger/CA
6/1/2006 10:11:29 AM (6164 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Angelica Schneider/IN
6/2/2006 6:31:26 PM (6071 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Lisa Ramsey/TX
6/4/2006 1:59:11 PM (6059 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Angelica Schneider/IN
6/5/2006 12:49:13 AM (5991 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Victoria Moate/NJ
6/5/2006 12:44:57 AM (5952 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Lisa Ramsey/TX
6/5/2006 8:58:35 AM (6260 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - David Keeling/TX
6/5/2006 8:33:24 AM (6082 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Lisa Ramsey/TX
6/5/2006 1:29:54 PM (5962 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Angelica Schneider/IN
6/5/2006 8:00:08 PM (6055 views)
Re: Payment in Advance - Lisa Ramsey/TX
6/5/2006 11:48:33 PM (5955 views)




Titlesearch USA - Robb Grandon/OH
5/30/2006 1:12:26 PM (4018 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - Robb Grandon/OH
5/30/2006 1:31:30 PM (5984 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - Robb Grandon/OH
5/30/2006 1:50:44 PM (6197 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/30/2006 4:31:26 PM (6331 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - Stephen Williams/MO
6/1/2006 1:26:38 PM (5943 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - Barbara Bennett/IN
6/1/2006 3:41:16 PM (5888 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - David Bloys/TX
6/1/2006 9:15:51 PM (5874 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - Lisa Ramsey/TX
6/4/2006 2:02:23 PM (5799 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - Karen Hollenbeck/MI
6/5/2006 5:42:51 PM (5913 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - Jessica Talley/NJ
6/5/2006 7:28:49 AM (5590 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - Helga Hinck/NH
6/5/2006 5:41:49 PM (5547 views)
Re: Titlesearch USA - Lori Cassidy/CT
6/10/2006 9:55:10 AM (5690 views)

Need Info Please - Norean Cashwell/GA
5/30/2006 6:40:58 AM (3555 views)
Re: Need Info Please - Jay Duncan/MO
5/30/2006 8:15:13 AM (7597 views)
Re: Need Info Please - Norean Cashwell/GA
5/30/2006 8:26:52 AM (5704 views)
Re: Need Info Please - Kurt deVries/FL
5/30/2006 12:51:42 PM (5790 views)
Re: Need Info Please - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/30/2006 4:32:46 PM (5656 views)
Re: Need Info Please - Norean Cashwell/GA
5/30/2006 8:25:44 PM (5568 views)

Title Searches in other Countries.. - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/28/2006 12:09:10 AM (3525 views)
Re: Title Searches in other Countries.. - Kevin Ahern/CT
5/28/2006 11:24:15 AM (6000 views)

If by VE you are talking about Venezuela, clear title is just one of a number of concerns you should have. In terms of obtaining clear title, it is recommended to most North Americans that they seek the assistance of a reputable local attorney to explain what constitutes clear title under their law and how one clears the title. If you contact the American embassy or Consolate General they may be able to point you in the right direction as to an approved list of local attorneys.

Make certain that you understand exactly what it is that you are getting. Foreign laws differ greatly from ours with respect to this issue. When I was in law school I had the opportunity to work with a German exchange student. German laws like most of continental Europe rely on statutory law rather than a combination of statute and common law. They cannot understand our system of legal precedent. The fact that different judges' interpretations and enforcement of statutes are inconsistent does not seem to concern them much. The same may be true in the country in which you are purchasing the condos. You should condition the sales contract on the seller's delivery of clean title as explained by your attorney, and have your attorney read the contract before you sign it. Delivery of marketable title  may not be a requirement of the sale as it is in our country.

Title insurance will be of critical importance. There are American title insurance carriers that insure Latin American properties. I believe that Stewart Title Guaranty may be one of them. They advertise that they insure properties in Costa Rica. They may be available to insure your property.
Make certain that you understand the insurance policy's exceptions to coverage and requirements for insurability.

If you are still in the process of negotiating the sale, it is often recommended that you use a local native intermediary/agent to negotiate the sale because the price will almost certainly increase if the seller knows that he is dealing with a wealthy Americano. There are people locally for hire that act as such agents.

It is also a good idea to determine whether you are going to pay the sale price in American dollars or local currency. The rate of exchange may significantly impact on the price you pay.

I am not certain that by VE you are talking about Venezuela, but if so, I agree that it is a beautiful country, especially along the coast. The rain forests also have their allure. I was amazed to see monkeys rather than squirrels in the trees, and some people even keep them as pets. They charge tourists to have their photos taken with the monkeys. The people are friendly, and the cost of living is low...one of the few places that you can probably live well on social security. It does have its dark side though. It is one of the few places I have been where the police patrol the streets heavily armed. I am not just talking about pistols.  Also anti American sentiment often runs high in Latin America, and the Chavez government is not a big fan of the Bush administration. The negative sentiment can often erupt into violence.

Other than that, enjoy the property.

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Re: Title Searches in other Countries.. - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/28/2006 9:45:46 PM (5637 views)
Re: Title Searches in other Countries.. - George Booth/OH
5/28/2006 1:41:36 PM (5658 views)
Re: Title Searches in other Countries.. - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/28/2006 9:46:22 PM (5476 views)
Re: Title Searches in other Countries.. - David Bloys/TX
5/30/2006 8:01:08 AM (5562 views)
Re: Title Searches in other Countries.. - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/30/2006 4:35:28 PM (5597 views)

Remembering Our Nation's Unsung Heroes - Scott Perry/PA
5/27/2006 9:59:02 AM (3432 views)
Re: Remembering Our Nation's Unsung Heroes - Jay Duncan/MO
5/27/2006 5:37:35 PM (5611 views)
Re: Remembering Our Nation's Unsung Heroes - Kurt deVries/FL
5/30/2006 1:00:16 PM (5515 views)

India Outsourcing! - Kurt deVries/FL
5/26/2006 9:51:02 AM (4493 views)
Re: India Outsourcing! - Wanda Steudel/OH
5/26/2006 10:33:47 AM (5648 views)
Re: India Outsourcing! - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/28/2006 9:48:29 PM (5613 views)
Re: India Outsourcing! - Kurt deVries/FL
5/30/2006 12:50:09 PM (5624 views)
Re: India Outsourcing! - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/30/2006 4:36:39 PM (5701 views)

OHIO SB 185 requires title searcher's to maintain E & O - Pete Kisan/OH
5/26/2006 7:14:12 AM (3351 views)
Re: OHIO SB 185 requires title searcher's to maintain E & O - Robert Franco/OH
5/26/2006 7:26:57 AM (5520 views)
Re: OHIO SB 185 requires title searcher's to maintain E & O - Pete Kisan/OH
5/26/2006 8:16:13 AM (5556 views)
Re: OHIO SB 185 requires title searcher's to maintain E & O - Jarrod Clabaugh/OH
5/26/2006 4:47:24 PM (5538 views)
Re: OHIO SB 185 requires title searcher's to maintain E & O - Wanda Steudel/OH
5/26/2006 5:10:49 PM (5421 views)

PaperPort11 Pro released - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
5/25/2006 8:39:05 AM (4564 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
5/27/2006 2:51:37 PM (5474 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - Slade Smith/OH
5/27/2006 3:55:12 PM (5519 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - Jan Forster/NC
5/27/2006 5:49:34 PM (5475 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
5/27/2006 7:04:37 PM (5546 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - Angelica Schneider/IN
5/28/2006 12:06:23 AM (5646 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
5/28/2006 9:11:53 AM (5835 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
6/21/2006 9:18:01 AM (5463 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - Robert Franco/OH
6/21/2006 10:30:53 AM (8278 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
6/21/2006 11:18:51 AM (5320 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - J Nisonger/CA
6/21/2006 11:44:37 AM (5372 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
6/21/2006 12:38:04 PM (5334 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - David Bloys/TX
6/21/2006 1:29:52 PM (5449 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
6/21/2006 5:10:49 PM (5528 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - Lisa Ramsey/TX
6/21/2006 8:32:49 PM (5508 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
6/21/2006 10:57:43 PM (5497 views)
Re: PaperPort11 Pro released - J Nisonger/CA
6/22/2006 12:26:51 AM (5486 views)

THE FUTURE OF NALTEA - Scott Perry/PA
5/20/2006 11:32:39 AM (4282 views)
Re: THE FUTURE OF NALTEA - Patrick Scott/IL
5/20/2006 11:07:58 PM (5380 views)
Re: THE FUTURE OF NALTEA - Scott Perry/PA
5/21/2006 7:48:13 AM (5360 views)
Re: THE FUTURE OF NALTEA - TITLE REPORTS PLUS LLC RLE/MD
5/25/2006 2:27:35 PM (5461 views)
Re: THE FUTURE OF NALTEA - Helene /GA
6/6/2006 1:44:48 AM (5239 views)

greenlink fax - Frances Scheetz/PA
5/17/2006 5:58:00 PM (3865 views)
Re: greenlink fax - Ms. Moritz/FL
5/17/2006 9:43:39 PM (5628 views)
Re: greenlink fax - Michaela Urban/OH
5/18/2006 8:07:45 AM (5494 views)
Re: greenlink fax - J Nisonger/CA
5/19/2006 10:05:20 PM (5313 views)
Re: greenlink fax - Robert Franco/OH
5/18/2006 10:13:15 AM (5518 views)
Re: greenlink fax - Lisa Ramsey/TX
5/19/2006 11:08:36 AM (5390 views)
Re: greenlink fax - Frances Scheetz/PA
5/23/2006 7:30:50 AM (5349 views)
Re: greenlink fax - HOPE DEZERN/SC
5/22/2006 12:57:33 PM (5314 views)
Re: greenlink fax - DEANA BROADFOOT/AL
5/22/2006 1:44:05 PM (5321 views)
Re: greenlink fax - Scott Perry/PA
5/22/2006 5:04:06 PM (5164 views)
Re: greenlink fax - David Bloys/TX
5/22/2006 8:41:43 PM (5322 views)
Re: greenlink fax - Frances Scheetz/PA
5/23/2006 7:39:49 AM (5354 views)
Re: greenlink fax - Scott Perry/PA
5/23/2006 8:43:15 AM (5371 views)

Bucking the Out Sourcing Trend - Robert Breakell/CT
5/12/2006 7:24:55 PM (4627 views)
Re: Bucking the Out Sourcing Trend - J Nisonger/CA
5/23/2006 11:44:35 PM (4993 views)


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