10/19/2026
Did you know Iowa does things a little differently when it comes to title? 🏡
An abstract of title is a written history of a property, compiled from public records. It traces the property’s ownership back through the years, often all the way to when the land was first granted by the U.S. government. Along the way, it reports deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and anything else that may affect ownership of the property.
Here’s why that matters: before closing, an attorney reviews the updated abstract and issues a title opinion confirming the title is clear. In Iowa, that process works together with Iowa Title Guaranty, the state’s own program, instead of the traditional title insurance used in other states.
The good news? You don’t have to sort through decades of records yourself. Our in-house team handles title opinions and title commitments, so you can feel confident that your new home is truly yours.
Questions about abstracts or your upcoming closing? Reach out anytime. We’re happy to help.
https://www.therealestateservicecenter.com/
Consider it closed. ✅