Barry County Abstract & Title Company

09/01/2026

🏡 Congratulations to Pedro Garcia on the purchase of his new property!

We also congratulate seller Linda Reeves and thank Donna Bermingham with Coldwell Banker for her assistance throughout the transaction.

A special thank-you to Noel for providing translation assistance and helping everything go smoothly!

Thank you all for allowing Barry County Abstract & Title Co. to be part of your closing! 🔑

09/01/2026

A big thank-you to Austin and Amber Ball for allowing us to assist with your refinance! We also appreciate Duanna with American Portfolio Mortgage Corp. for helping make everything come together. It was a pleasure working with you all! 🏡🔑

09/01/2026

🏡 You bought the house… but what if someone you’ve never met suddenly says part of it belongs to THEM? 👀

This is exactly why what happens before and after the closing table matters. 👇

🏡 : What if someone you’ve never met claims an interest in your home? It sounds like something out of a movie, but it can happen.

Imagine a previous property owner dies and the home is transferred by someone believed to be
the only heir. Years later, another heir comes forward and claims they also inherited an interest in the property. Suddenly, the current homeowner could face a challenge to their ownership—even though they had nothing to do with the original problem.

That’s why title professionals research a property’s ownership history before closing, looking for issues that could affect your property rights. But not every title problem can be found in the public records. An owner’s title insurance policy can provide protection against certain covered title issues that weren’t discovered before closing and surface later—including certain claims involving unknown heirs.

The title search helps uncover problems before you buy. Title insurance helps protect you if certain covered problems emerge afterward.

Learn more about protecting your property rights at HomeClosing101.org.

08/31/2026

📢 Upcoming Holiday Closure: We’ll be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We’ll be back to our regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th. 🇺🇸 Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

08/31/2026

What if someone claimed your home was never legally sold in the first place?

In this real-life homeowner claim, a forged deed surfaced after closing, leaving the homeowner facing a lawsuit that challenged their ownership.

See how First American's Owner's Policy helped provide the legal defense and compensation available under the policy—and explore more real-life homeowner claims stories here: https://firstam.us/4gxpGAo

08/28/2026

Congratulations to Kelly and Kimberly Essary on the purchase of their new property! 🎉🏡

We sincerely appreciate sellers Gary and Rena Krug and everyone who helped make this closing possible. Thank you for trusting Barry County Abstract & Title Co. to assist with this transaction!

🔑 Your Hometown Partner in Every Closing!

08/26/2026

A secure closing doesn't happen by accident...

A secure closing doesn't happen by accident.

Today's title professionals are spending significant time helping protect transactions from emerging threats, including wire fraud, identity theft, and seller impersonation. In fact, more than half spend over 11 hours each month focused on fraud prevention efforts according to a recent ALTA study.

It's one more way title professionals help bring confidence and security to the closing process.



Source: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/alta-study-title-production-complexity-curative-work/

08/25/2026

This closing was extra special - it was all in the family! 🏡❤️

Congratulations to Patty Johnson on purchasing her new home from her daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Mitchell Sorensen! We’re so grateful you trusted Barry County Abstract & Title Co. to help with this meaningful family transaction.

Wishing you all the very best in this next chapter!

🔑 Your Hometown Partner in Every Closing!

08/25/2026

🏡 : Who owns that driveway?

You bought the home. You own the property. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the only one with rights to use part of it.

An easement can give another person or organization the legal right to use a portion of your property for a specific purpose. That could include a shared driveway, access to a neighboring property or space for utility lines.

Before a real estate transaction closes, title professionals search public records for recorded easements and other matters that could affect a buyer’s property rights.

It’s another example of the important work title professionals do behind the scenes to help buyers understand what they’re purchasing and protect their property rights.

Learn more about title insurance and closing process at HomeClosing101.org.

08/25/2026

🏡💰 Happy National Financial Awareness Day! Building a strong financial future isn’t just about budgeting and saving—it’s also about protecting the investments you make along the way.

For many Americans, buying a home is the largest financial transaction of their lives. When you purchase a home, the title insurance industry works behind the scenes to identify and resolve title issues, help ensure a smooth transfer of ownership and protect your property rights long after you get the keys. 🔑🏠

Financial awareness means understanding not only how to achieve homeownership, but also how to protect it.

Today, take a moment to think about your financial goals—whether you’re saving for a down payment, buying your first home or building a more secure financial future.