Hi Zb,
This is an excellent - one that gets asked quite frequently.
Richelle is correct in reference to a Title Search. Depending on how current you need the information to be, you could simply email a local Ventura County Trulia Pro, such as Ted, Bonnie, Steve, Richelle or myself and we can instantly email you back the Public Records "Realist Report" showing the Tilte information and mortgage history for a specific property in Ventura or L.A. County.
If you require the absolutely most current and accurate information, you would want to order a Preliminary Title Report. The cost of such a Report is apx. $350-400.
Keep in mind that the "liens and loans" on a property are not at all relevant to it's current value. - Sun Nov 15 2009, 06:46