Stewart Title Costa Rica

What is Stewart Title?

Stewart Title Guaranty Company, a 106 year-old company, is a leader in the real estate information industry. One of the largest real estate title service and real estate information companies. Stewart Title Latin America is represented by more than 8,000 offices throughout the United States and the world.
Stewart Title is highly rated and publicly traded on New York Stock Exchange (STC). In Latin America the real financial guaranty provided by Stewart Title Costa Rica is stimulating investment in the region by minimizing risk. Whether an individual or corporation, purchaser or lender, Stewart Title services can provide you with important information about the Costa Rica real estate being considered.
The Title Guarantee and other closing services help make your Costa Rica real estate transaction a safer, more efficient process.
Services
The Stewart Title Costa Rica mission is to enhance the real estate closing process, a commitment that they take seriously in their Costa Rica Operations. They strive to provide magnificent service with each and every Costa Rica real estate transaction. Some of those services are:
- Title Guaranetee
- Escrow
- Financing


Property Title Guarantee

When you decide to buy a new property, you must be certain that the property will be yours and that no liens, embargoes or other impediments will prevent your free use and enjoyment of the property.

 
 

The same way you purchase life insurance to protect your interests, Title Guarantee should be purchased to protect your Costa Rica property - probably the biggest investment you will ever make. Loss of the property investment can be financially devastating.
What is protected by the Costa Rica Real Estate Title Guarantee?
Some of the hidden risks and title defects covered by the Costa Rica Real Estate Title Guarantee are:
• Invalid documents executed under expired or non-existent power.
• False assumption of identity of the legitimate property owner.
• Falsification of documents, legal power, and other papers related to the transfer of property title.
• Liens or other financial burdens charged to the previous property owner.
• Hidden heirs of previous property owners.
• Documents executed by minors of age.
• Invalid documents delivered after death of previous owner.
Escrow Services

Through escrow service, Stewart Title Costa Rica manages flow-of-funds for a real estate transaction, ensuring that a neutral third party will be handling the monies:

• Business approach to executing real estate transactions
• Ensures that property is immediately registered and recorded
• Excellent complement to title and escrow services

Financing

• Provide the US resident with an option to finance the purchase of real estate in Costa Rica.
• Stewart Title will serve as the single point for all parties involved
• Standard U.S paperwork