However, CA Civil Code of Procedure 2943 does state that the lender must provide a successor in interest (you) with a beneficiary statement that gives all the relevant info such as balance/pay off, escrow amounts, insurance info, etc. and whether the loan can be assumed.  

Civil engineering firm?

Also it has family and civil court records.

Each title company presents their 'offer to insure' called a preliminary report, subject to their interpretatation of status of title and their list of exceptions, if any, which are the 'fine print'.Generally, prior to a quiet title or other lawsuit requiring notice to other parties of interest (including creditors) a litigation guarantee is the product offered, naming all those parties that requiring noticing, including any government agencies. 

pending litigation?

When implemented properly it increases the barrier to entry significantly for any would-be litigant while also drawing into question their confidence in an actual payout.

I have been spending the last few weeks figuring out how to recover some money, I have talked to attorneys and they want on minimum $4,000-$5,000 to file a civil case but I am only suing for around $8,500 for the general contractor so it really doesn't make any sense.

Would you be in a legal or civil situation if an agent reported you?

I purchased the property full cash in 2014 and was hoping that HOA litigation will be over shortly for me to cash out refi but it's taking a while.

Thus, the gains from the sale may be taxed at a higher rate.The Seller:  The seller could simply renege on the deal when it comes time to exercise your option, leaving you with an expensive litigation option.