Last Tuesday, a couple from Toronto walked into my office with a problem I've seen at least three dozen times this year. They'd found what they thought was a steal—beachfront land in Cabarete, listed at roughly half the going rate. The seller had a title certificate. He had photographs. He even had a notarized contract ready to sign.
What he didn't have was a Deslinde.
When I explained they'd be buying a percentage of a larger plot with no legally defined boundaries, the husband's face went pale. "But we already wired the deposit," he said.
We got most of it back. But only because we caught it before the second payment cleared.
This is the reality of buying land in the Dominican Republic in 2026. The opportunity is genuine—the country welcomed over 10 million visitors (combining air and cruise passengers) in 2023, foreign investment reached approximately $4.39 billion according to the Central Bank, and the North Coast specifically saw a 12% jump in air arrivals last year. But the legal framework protecting that investment is more nuanced than most foreign buyers realize. A title certificate alone proves nothing about where your property actually begins and ends. The Deslinde—the GPS-surveyed, court-approved demarcation process—is what transforms a piece of paper into defensible ownership.
I've been handling these transactions since 1986. I've seen the market evolve from handshake deals and percentage shares to a modern registry system that actually works, when you know how to use it. This isn't a sales pitch for properties we represent. It's a breakdown of the legal architecture that determines whether your Caribbean investment becomes an asset or a decade-long court battle.
Key Takeaways
The Deslinde is mandatory: Law 108-05 requires GPS-surveyed boundaries for all property transfers. The Registry generally blocks the transfer of Constancias Anotadas to new owners without a Deslinde being initiated or completed.
Title insurance covers hidden risks: Even with clean paperwork, fraud, forgery, or missing heirs can surface. Policies from Stewart Title or First American typically cost 0.5-1% of purchase price and include legal defense.
Due diligence takes 3-6 months minimum: Rushing the verification process—title search, survey, tax clearance, possession check—is how investors lose money.
CONFOTUR exempts you from major taxes: Law 158-01 waives the 3% transfer tax and 1% annual property tax for 10-15 years, but only for projects approved by the Tourism Promotion Council in designated zones.
The Land Court has exclusive jurisdiction: Tribunal de Tierras handles all registered property disputes separately from civil courts, with specialized judges trained in the Torrens system.
Why This Guide Exists
You're reading this because you're evaluating the Dominican Republic as a diversification option—probably instead of Dubai, Portugal, or Cyprus. Maybe you're tired of the UAE's oversupply, or Portugal's compressed 3-4% yields, or the bureaucratic maze of European property taxes. The North Coast offers 7-12% gross rental yields on beachfront condos, entry prices starting around $150,000, and a dollarized market that hedges against local currency risk.
But those numbers only matter if your ownership is legally sound.
This guide is for investors who understand that "cheap" and "secure" are not the same thing. It's based on the cases I've personally handled in Sosúa and Cabarete—the deals that closed smoothly, and the ones that collapsed because someone skipped a step. If you're looking for reassurance that buying land here is "easy," you won't find it. What you'll find is a realistic map of the process, the specific risks, and the legal tools that mitigate them.
The Non-Negotiable Foundation: Understanding the Deslinde
Here's what most promotional material won't tell you: until 2007, the Dominican real estate system allowed people to buy and sell "Constancias Anotadas"—essentially, a certificate stating you owned, say, 15% of a larger plot. No boundaries. No coordinates. Just a percentage.
This created a nightmare.
Two neighbors might both claim the same physical area because their percentages overlapped. A developer might sell you "Lot 7" within a larger parcel, but if the parent title was never subdivided through the Deslinde process, your "lot" didn't legally exist as a separate entity. Banks wouldn't lend on it. Future buyers couldn't get clear title. And if a dispute arose, you'd spend years in Land Court trying to prove which square meters were actually yours.
Law 108-05 was supposed to fix this. It made the Deslinde mandatory for all new transactions. The process has three strict phases:
Technical Survey (Mensura): A licensed surveyor (Agrimensor) physically measures the property and generates GPS coordinates accurate to within centimeters. These coordinates get stored in the Registry's digital database.
Judicial Approval: The surveyor's work goes to the Tribunal de Tierras, where a judge reviews it and ensures all neighbors were properly notified. If no one contests the boundaries, the judge approves the new demarcation.
Registration: The Registrar cancels the old Constancia Anotada and issues a new, independent Certificate of Title tied to those specific GPS coordinates.
This takes a minimum of 3-6 months if everything goes smoothly. If a neighbor files an objection, it can take years.
The key document you need to verify is the Certificación de Estado Jurídico del Inmueble—the Legal Status Certificate. This is the standard legal document issued by the Registry of Titles that certifies the current legal status of the property, including the owner, existing liens (mortgages), and any legal blocks (oposición) that would prevent the sale.
We have a direct contact at the Puerto Plata Registry who helps us verify titles quickly. Most buyers don't. They rely on the seller's word, or a real estate agent's assurance, or the fact that the seller has a physical title certificate in hand. None of that proves the Deslinde is complete.
Independent surveys in the Cabarete area find boundary overlaps in roughly 1 out of 10 Constancia Anotada properties. That's not a small risk. That's a structural defect in how the property was originally recorded.
If you're looking at land without a finalized Deslinde, you're not buying real estate. You're buying a legal project that might take years to complete, with no guarantee the final boundaries will match what the seller promised.
The Second Layer of Defense: Title Insurance
Let's say you've verified the Deslinde is complete. The title certificate is clean. The tax clearance shows no unpaid IPI. The surveyor confirms the GPS coordinates match the physical plot.
You're still not fully protected.
The Dominican State theoretically guarantees registered titles, but the Indemnity Fund established by law to compensate for Registry errors has historically lacked sufficient capital. If someone successfully challenges your ownership based on a hidden defect—a forged signature from a previous transfer, a missing heir who surfaces years later, a clerical error in the Registry's records—you're defending that claim with your own money.
This is where title insurance becomes relevant.
Stewart Title and First American Title Insurance both operate in the Dominican Republic, offering policies that cover what standard due diligence can't catch. The premium is typically 0.5-1% of the purchase price, paid once at closing. The policy protects you (and your heirs) for as long as you hold the property.
What does it actually cover?
Forgery and fraud: If someone faked a seller's signature in a prior transaction, and that defect invalidates your chain of title, the insurer covers your loss.
Missing heirs: Dominican inheritance law can be complex. If a property passed through an "undivided succession" (sucesión indivisa) and an heir who wasn't properly notified later claims a share, the insurer handles the legal defense.
Registry errors: If the Registrar mistakenly recorded a lien as cancelled when it wasn't, or failed to note an easement, the policy covers the financial impact.
Legal defense costs: This is often overlooked. Defending your title in the Tribunal de Tierras can easily cost $20,000-$30,000 in attorney fees, even if you ultimately win. Title insurance policies include these costs in their coverage.
The coverage is capped at the purchase price, though some policies offer inflation riders. It's also transferable to heirs, which matters for estate planning.
Is it strictly necessary? No. Plenty of Dominican buyers close deals without it, relying solely on their notary's review and the Registry's certification. But those buyers typically have local knowledge, family connections, and a tolerance for risk that most foreign investors don't share.
We recommend it as standard protocol for international clients. The cost is negligible compared to the exposure.
Real-World Experience: What Actually Goes Wrong
A few years back, a German client came to us after nearly purchasing a "bargain" beachfront lot between Sosúa and Cabarete. The price was about 30% below market. The seller had a title certificate. The lot was visible on Google Maps. Everything looked legitimate.
Except the Deslinde process had stalled.
The surveyor had completed the technical work, but a neighbor had filed an objection claiming the boundaries encroached on their land. The case was sitting in the Tribunal de Tierras with no resolution timeline. The seller was trying to offload the property before the dispute got worse.
We advised the client to walk away. He did. That property is still in litigation today, four years later.
Here's the pattern we see repeatedly: sellers who are eager to close quickly, buyers who are eager to lock in a "deal," and a mutual willingness to skip the boring verification steps because they slow things down. The transaction happens. The title transfers. And then, six months or two years later, the new owner discovers the problem the seller knew about all along.
On the other end, we had an American family in Sosúa who bought a condo with full due diligence. Title insurance. Clean Deslinde. Everything correct. Two years after closing, a woman appeared claiming to be the daughter of a previous owner, alleging her signature had been forged on a transfer document from 2008.
The title insurance company handled the entire case. They hired the defense attorney, covered all court costs, and ultimately settled the claim out of court. The family's total out-of-pocket cost was zero.
That's the difference between protected ownership and financial exposure.
Pre-construction deals add another layer of complexity. Roughly 30% of pre-construction delays on the North Coast stem from developers selling units before the "Régimen de Condominio" (the legal framework that allows individual condo titles to be issued) is approved. You can't get your individual title until the master development is legally subdivided. If the developer runs into permitting issues or financial trouble, you're stuck waiting.
We only work with developers who have the Master Title verified and the Régimen de Condominio either approved or in final stages. If a project is selling units "off-plan" without that documentation ready, we don't present it to clients. The risk-reward doesn't justify it.
Strategic Diversification: Why the North Coast vs. Global Alternatives
The Dominican Republic isn't competing with Miami or the Cayman Islands on price per square meter. Luxury beachfront here averages $2,200-$2,800 per sqm, compared to over $10,000 in those markets. It's not trying to.
What it offers is a combination of yield, accessibility, and tax efficiency that's hard to replicate elsewhere.
Short-term rental yields in Cabarete beachfront condos currently average 7-12% gross. That's before expenses, but even after accounting for HOA fees, property management, and maintenance, net yields typically land in the 5-7% range. Compare that to Portugal or Spain, where net yields have compressed to 3-4% due to property taxes and rent control laws introduced in 2023-2024.
Dubai offers tax-free income, but entry prices for prime beachfront are roughly 3x higher than the DR, and the market is currently oversupplied. Developers are competing aggressively on price, which benefits buyers in the short term but raises questions about long-term value stability.
The Dominican market is dollarized. Properties are listed, sold, and rented in USD. This provides a natural hedge against peso inflation (which has stabilized around 3.5-4% annually) and eliminates currency conversion risk. In Colombia or Brazil, where assets are priced in local currency, you're exposed to exchange rate fluctuations that can wipe out gains.
Flight connectivity matters more than most investors realize. Puerto Plata Airport (serving Sosúa and Cabarete) is under four hours from New York, Miami, and Charlotte. You can leave JFK in the morning and be at your property by early afternoon. Compare that to Portugal (7-8 hours), Dubai (14+ hours), or Cyprus (10+ hours). Accessibility affects rental demand, personal use flexibility, and your ability to oversee renovations or property management.
The North Coast also has infrastructure that supports the "work from anywhere" demographic. Fiber optic internet from Claro and Altice offers speeds up to 300 Mbps. The International School of Sosúa provides US-accredited education through high school. Centro Médico Cabarete has a Level 4 ICU with English-speaking specialists. These aren't luxuries—they're necessities for long-term residents and short-term renters alike.
That said, this isn't a frictionless market. Permit approvals take longer than in the US or Canada. Municipal bureaucracy can be slow. Power outages still happen, though solar installations have become increasingly common (ROI is now under three years in most cases). If you need predictable timelines and zero administrative hassle, this isn't the right market.
The Financial Framework: CONFOTUR, Taxes, and Closing Costs
The standard property transfer tax in the Dominican Republic is 3% of the government-appraised value (DGII value). The annual property tax (IPI) is 1%, but it only applies to the portion of the property's value exceeding the exemption threshold, which is set in Dominican Pesos and adjusted annually for inflation. In 2024, the threshold was approximately 9.8 million DOP. Given inflation adjustments and a projected 2026 exchange rate (approximately 60-62 DOP per USD), the exemption floor is estimated at around $170,000 USD.
For most foreign investors, these taxes are irrelevant.
Law 158-01, commonly known as CONFOTUR, exempts qualifying properties from both the transfer tax and the annual IPI for 10-15 years, depending on the specific project approval. The law applies equally to foreign nationals and non-residents. It also provides exemptions on rental income tax (which would otherwise be 27% for corporations) and, in many cases, capital gains tax upon resale.
The catch is that CONFOTUR benefits are project-specific, not location-specific. The development must have its own Resolution from the Tourism Promotion Council (CONFOTUR). Just because a property is in Sosúa or Cabarete doesn't automatically qualify. Buying a resale condo in a project that received CONFOTUR approval doesn't transfer those benefits to you unless the original approval explicitly included resale provisions.
We verify CONFOTUR status as part of our standard due diligence. If a developer claims their project qualifies, we request a copy of the official Resolution and confirm it's still active. Developers sometimes advertise CONFOTUR benefits for projects that are "in process" but haven't received final approval. That's not the same thing.
Standard closing costs beyond taxes include:
Legal fees: Typically 1-1.5% of the purchase price, plus 18% VAT (ITBIS) on the service fee only. This covers title verification, contract review, and representation at closing.
Notary fees: Usually included in legal fees, but sometimes billed separately. Dominican notaries must be licensed attorneys (Law 140-15) and are personally liable for the authenticity of signatures.
Title insurance premium: 0.5-1% of purchase price, one-time payment.
Survey verification (Replanteo): $400-$800 USD for an independent surveyor to confirm GPS coordinates match the title.
Registry fees: Minimal, usually a few hundred dollars for the actual transfer registration.
Tax clearance certificates: The Certificación de IPI from DGII costs a nominal fee and proves the seller has no unpaid property taxes.
Total closing costs for a cash transaction typically run 3-5% of purchase price if CONFOTUR applies, or 6-8% if it doesn't (due to the 3% transfer tax).
Capital gains tax is calculated on net profit—sale price minus (purchase price + inflation adjustment + documented renovations). The rate is roughly 27%, but this can be structured through a Dominican LLC (SRL) to maximize deductions. Setting up an SRL costs $1,000-$1,500 USD and takes 3-4 weeks.
Inheritance tax for direct heirs (children/spouses) is 3% under Law 2569-50 (modified), significantly lower than the 40% found in the US or UK. This makes the DR attractive for estate planning, particularly when property is held through a corporation with designated beneficiaries.
The Vetting Protocol: How We Prevent the Toronto Couple's Problem
Every property we present to clients goes through the same verification sequence. It's not fast. It's not exciting. But it's why we haven't had a client lose money to a title defect in over 20 years.
Registry check: We obtain the Certificación de Estado Jurídico del Inmueble directly from the Registro de Títulos in Puerto Plata. This confirms the seller is the legal owner, shows any registered liens or mortgages, and reveals whether there's a pending Deslinde or any legal blocks (oposiciones) that would prevent the sale.
Surveyor verification: We send an independent surveyor to physically measure the property and compare the GPS coordinates to what's registered. This catches overlapping boundaries, encroachments, or discrepancies between the title description and physical reality.
Tax clearance: We verify the seller is current on the 1% annual IPI through the DGII. Unpaid property taxes attach to the land, not the person, so this debt would transfer to the buyer.
Possession verification: Someone from our office or our partner surveyor physically visits the property to confirm no squatters, informal tenants, or third parties are in possession. Dominican law grants certain rights to long-term occupiers—Law 396-19 streamlined the eviction process, but it still requires a court order. Prevention is simpler than removal.
Utility debt check: We verify there are no outstanding debts with Edenorte (electricity). These debts stay with the meter, not the owner, so an unpaid balance would become the buyer's responsibility.
Judicial check: We search the Tribunal de Tierras records for any pending litigation (litis) or disputes that might not yet appear on the title certificate but could block the sale.
Corporate verification: If buying from a company, we verify the Mercantile Registry to ensure the company is active, solvent, and that the person signing has proper corporate authorization.
Matrimonial regime check: If the seller is married, the Dominican Republic operates under a community property regime (unless a prenuptial agreement exists). Article 1401 of the Civil Code dictates that community assets cannot be sold by one spouse without the consent of the other. Missing this signature is a common cause of nullified contracts.
Red flags that cause us to immediately terminate a potential deal:
- Power of attorney from a deceased owner (more common than you'd think)
- "Letter of promise" instead of a registered title
- Seller who refuses to provide the Certificación de Estado Jurídico
- Property with an active litis (lawsuit) in Land Court
- Deslinde process that's been stalled for more than 12 months
- Seller who wants payment in cash (Law 155-17 establishes thresholds for cash transactions—for real estate, the limit is 1,000,000 DOP, which at current/projected 2026 exchange rates equates to approximately $15,000-$16,500 USD)
This process takes 15-30 days minimum. Clients sometimes get impatient. They want to close quickly, especially if they're afraid someone else will buy the property. But rushing due diligence is how investors end up like the Toronto couple—wiring deposits for properties they don't actually own.
Step-by-Step: The Actual Transaction Process
Let's walk through what happens after you've found a property and we've completed due diligence.
Reservation and Offer: You sign a "Promesa de Venta" (Promise of Sale) and wire a 10% deposit. This contract is legally binding. If you default, you typically lose the deposit. If the seller defaults, they're required to return double the deposit, though enforcement varies. The contract specifies a closing date and includes contingencies for title verification.
Due Diligence Period: This is the 15-30 day window where we verify everything listed in the previous section. If anything comes back problematic, you can terminate the contract and recover your deposit.
Contract Signing: Once due diligence is complete, you sign the final Contract of Sale (Contrato de Compraventa). This happens in front of a notary. All legal documents must be in Spanish to be valid in Dominican courts, though we provide English translations as a courtesy.
Payment: The balance is wired to either an escrow account or directly to the seller, depending on the structure. Most international transactions use SWIFT wire transfers. The 3% transfer tax (if applicable) must be paid within six months of signing to avoid penalties and interest.
Registration: The notarized contract goes to the Registro de Títulos for processing. The Registrar performs a final legal review (Calificación Registral) to ensure everything is in order, then issues a new Certificate of Title in your name. This takes 30-90 days.
Physical Title Certificate: Once registration is complete, you receive the physical title certificate. This is a large document, printed on security paper, with your name listed as the owner and the property's GPS coordinates clearly stated.
A cash deal can close in 30-60 days from the date of the initial offer. Financed deals take longer—typically 60-90 days—because you're waiting on bank approval and mortgage documentation.
Financing is available for foreign buyers through local banks like Scotiabank and Banco Popular. Typical loan-to-value ratio is 70%, with interest rates around 7-9% for USD-denominated mortgages. You'll need to provide proof of income, credit history, and often a larger down payment than you would in the US or Canada. Most banks also require title insurance as a condition of lending.
Pre-construction purchases follow a similar process, but with additional milestones tied to construction progress. You typically pay in installments—10% at reservation, 20% at foundation completion, 30% at roof completion, and the final 40% at delivery. Funds should be held in escrow until each milestone is verified. If a developer wants full payment upfront, walk away.
The Role of the Land Court in Protecting Your Investment
The Tribunal de Tierras is not like a civil court. It has exclusive jurisdiction over all registered real estate matters under Law 108-05. If a dispute arises—boundary conflict, fraudulent sale, inheritance claim—it goes to Land Court, not the ordinary judicial system.
This is actually an advantage.
Land Court judges are specialists trained specifically in property law and the Torrens system (the registration framework the DR uses). They have an active role in investigating the truth, meaning they can order new surveys or inspections on their own initiative, rather than passively listening to arguments from both sides.
The court system has two tiers: Tribunales de Jurisdicción Original (First Instance, single judge) and Tribunales Superiores de Tierras (Appeals, five-judge panel). A final judgment from the Land Court is a registrable document—it serves as the direct order to the Registrar to transfer title or correct an error.
The court also works with the Abogado del Estado, a specialized prosecutor who represents the State's interests and executes court orders for evictions. This ensures that judgments aren't just paper decisions—they're actually enforced on the ground.
One of the court's key functions is protecting third-party acquirers in good faith. If you bought property relying on what the Registry showed, and it later turns out the seller had a defect in their prior title, your rights are protected under certain conditions. This is a core principle of the Torrens system—the Registry is supposed to be the definitive source of truth, and good-faith buyers shouldn't suffer for errors they couldn't have discovered.
The court also handles the "Saneamiento" process, which is the judicial procedure for adjudicating title to previously unregistered state land. This matters less on the North Coast, where most land has been titled for decades, but it's still relevant in rural areas.
Contested land disputes in the DR Land Courts average 3-5 years to reach a final Supreme Court verdict without settlement. This is why prevention—proper due diligence, title insurance, verified Deslindes—is so much more valuable than litigation.
What This Actually Looks Like in Practice
Let me give you a realistic scenario based on a transaction we closed last year.
Canadian couple, mid-50s, looking to buy a two-bedroom condo in Cabarete as a rental property and eventual retirement home. They found a unit in an established building, listed at $285,000 USD. The building had CONFOTUR approval, so no transfer tax and no annual property tax for the next 12 years.
We verified the title through the Puerto Plata Registry. Clean. No liens. Deslinde completed in 2019. The seller was current on HOA fees and had no outstanding utility debts.
We sent a surveyor to confirm the unit's boundaries matched the registered plan. They did.
We reviewed the building's bylaws. Short-term rentals were permitted, but required pre-approval from the HOA board. The seller hadn't bothered to get this approval, so we made it a condition of closing.
We ordered title insurance from Stewart Title. Premium was $2,850 (1% of purchase price).
Total due diligence took 22 days.
Closing costs:
- Legal fees: $4,275 (1.5% + 18% VAT on the service fee)
- Title insurance: $2,850
- Survey verification: $600
- Registry fees: $350
- Miscellaneous (notary, translations): $400
Total: $8,475 (roughly 3% of purchase price)
The clients wired the full balance to our trust account. We held it there until the HOA approval came through and the Registry confirmed the title transfer was ready to process. Once everything was verified, we released funds to the seller.
The Registry issued the new title certificate in the buyers' names 47 days after the contract was signed.
They've been renting the unit through Airbnb for the past year. Gross rental income has averaged about $2,400 per month during high season (December-April) and $1,200 per month during low season. After HOA fees ($350/month), property management (20%), and maintenance, their net annual yield is running around 6.8%.
That's what a successful transaction looks like. It's not glamorous. It's not fast. But it's secure.
The Path Forward
The Dominican Republic offers a legitimate diversification opportunity for investors who approach it with realistic expectations and proper legal structure. The yields are real. The lifestyle is appealing. The tax benefits are substantial for qualifying properties.
But the market doesn't forgive shortcuts.
Every property on the North Coast tells a different legal story. Some have clean titles and verified Deslindes. Others are tangled in inheritance disputes or stalled demarcation processes. The difference between a sound investment and a decade-long headache is the verification work that happens before you sign anything.
We've been handling these transactions since the mid-1980s. We've seen the market evolve from informal land deals to a functioning registry system. We've watched foreign investment grow from a trickle to a multi-billion dollar flow. And we've learned that the clients who succeed are the ones who prioritize legal security over speed, who verify everything, and who accept that complexity is part of the process.
If you're evaluating properties on the North Coast, the first question you should ask isn't about price or rental projections. It's about the Deslinde status. The second question is about title insurance. Everything else is secondary.
We maintain a curated portfolio of fully vetted properties in Sosúa and Cabarete—developments where we've personally verified the legal structure, confirmed CONFOTUR status, and established relationships with the developers. If you're serious about investing here, that's where you start.
Not with the cheapest listing. Not with the property that "won't last." With the one that's legally sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreigners legally buy land in the Dominican Republic with the same rights as locals?
Yes. The Dominican Constitution explicitly guarantees equal treatment for foreigners and nationals regarding civil rights. Article 25 grants foreigners the same civil rights and duties as nationals, including property ownership. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership of real estate, and you don't need residency to purchase. The only exception is border zones—Decree 21-21 and prior laws restrict foreign ownership within 10km of the Haitian border and coastal zones designated for national security, requiring a decree from the Executive Branch for purchase. This rarely affects standard tourism real estate in Sosúa/Cabarete.
How long does the title transfer process take in 2026?
For a cash transaction with complete documentation, expect 30-60 days from contract signing to receiving your physical title certificate. The Registry's processing time (after the notarized contract is submitted) typically runs 30-90 days. Financed deals take longer—usually 60-90 days—because you're waiting on bank approval. Pre-construction purchases stretch over months or years depending on the development timeline.
What is the difference between a Contract of Sale and a Title Certificate?
The Contract of Sale (Contrato de Compraventa) is the agreement between buyer and seller, signed in front of a notary. It proves you have a contractual right to the property. The Title Certificate (Certificado de Título) is the state-issued document from the Registro de Títulos that proves legal ownership. You need both. The contract is what gets submitted to the Registry. The title certificate is what the Registry issues after processing the contract.
Is it safe to buy pre-construction property in the DR?
It can be, but only with proper protections. Verify the developer has the Master Title and that the Régimen de Condominio (condo law framework) is either approved or in final stages. Use an escrow account that releases funds only when construction milestones are verified. Never pay the full amount upfront. Roughly 30% of pre-construction delays on the North Coast stem from developers selling units before they have legal authority to issue individual titles. If a developer resists escrow or can't provide proof of the Master Title, that's a red flag.
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