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Why Does North Carolina Require a Real Estate Attorney at Closing?

August 28, 2026
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When buying or selling a home in North Carolina, clients are often surprised to learn that a licensed attorney is involved in the closing process. If you're moving from another state, you may have worked with a title company or escrow company in the past and wonder why North Carolina does things differently.  More Than a Signature at the Closing Table Many people assume the attorney's job is simply to Read More

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Looking for a Title or Escrow Company in North Carolina? What You Really Need Is a Real Estate Attorney

August 28, 2026
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If you're buying, selling, or refinancing property in North Carolina and you're relocating from another state, one of the first things you may search for is a "title company" or "escrow company." That makes perfect sense. In many states, title companies handle real estate closings, manage escrow funds, prepare documents, and oversee the transaction from contract to closing. However, North Carolina is Read More

Filed Under: Real Estate Law Tagged With: Real Estate Closings, Real Estate Attorneys, Title Insurance, Escrow

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