Make friends with a title officer and they will give you access to systems that let's you pull any document you want.If you have MLS access, the ones in California come with a First American product called Realist that gives you basic ownership info for free.

I think the growing demographic of older Americans, empty nesters and other individuals and couples would be thrilled to not have to rent, share space, or pay larger utility bills and maintain a space larger than needed.

I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada, and am one half of a company that specializes in acquiring American real estate for both Americans and fellow Canadians (mostly vacation spots; have to escape these winters somehow!).

Eliminate all welfare handout programs - get Americans back to work. 2.

One of the effects of the current Real Estate crisis is the forced liquidation of a large portion of Americans stored "wealth".

American Estate and Trust charges $150/yr for <25K, about $275/yr for 25K and above.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/new-american-dream-is-renting-to-get-rich.html

I agree that the value doesn't appear to be there when silver was at $7 just 10 years ago, but it's also difficult to ignore the spending by the administration and the answer to the American and European debt appears to be print more or raise revenue, instead of cutting spending.

However, they are typically not necessary for assignments.I have used First American for several years now and am exceptionally satisfied.

Derrick - I would begin with the American Association of Private Lenders membership list.