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Title Insurance in Nicaragua

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Until 1999, you couldn't buy title insurance in Nicaragua. Now you can, through First American Title Insurance. It will make your investment here (particularly in the Corn Islands where the real estate market is in its infancy) that much more secure. You buy the policy in the States, Canada, or the U.K., and its "coverages" are interpreted under the laws of the country where you purchase the policy.

According to Turalu Brady Murdock who manages the Caribbean and Central American operations for First American, the policies are comprehensive and cover ownership issues, liens, mortgages, contracts, options, or other encumbrances on titles as well as fraud and forgery matters and rights of access to and from the land. These policies on foreign property also provide you a legal defense if your title is challenged in the country in which your property is located.

For more information, contact Turalu Brady Murdock, First American Title Insurance Company, Caribbean - Central American Operations, 268 Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 1406, San Juan, PR 00918; tel. (787)641-6767, tel. toll free from the U.S. (877)641-6767, fax (787)641-6768, e-mail: tmurdock@firstam.com . 

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