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How are Property Liens Handled?
A lien is a legal claim on a property by a creditor, securing repayment of a debt or obligation. It must be resolved to clear the title, affecting the property's sale or transfer until the debt is satisfied. A title and escrow company can assist a property owner in...
Mason County Offers Free Service “Fraud Notify” to Property Owners
Mason County offers "Fraud Notify," a free service that alerts Mason County property owners whenever a document is recorded against their property. This service helps protect them from unauthorized or fraudulent activity. Here's how it works: Registration: Property...
Title & Escrow 101: Our Social Media “Myth or Fact” Series
MYTH! While related, title and escrow services serve distinct roles in a real estate transaction. Title service focus on researching and insuring a property's ownership rights while escrow services handle the financial aspects and facililtate the closing process....
Mason County Agents! Seats Still Available for Our 3 Clock Hour Artificial Intelligence Course!
If you missed last month's class, registration is now open for our...
Mason County Brokers! Back by Popular Demand: Using Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate Marketing- A 3 Clock Hour Course
If you missed last month's class, registration is now open...
The Concepts of “Escrow” Explained!
In the real estate industry, the term "escrow" can refer to two distinct concepts with each an important part of the property buying process. If you are involved in buying a home, know the difference between "being in escrow" for a real estate transaction and an...
Understanding Title Insurance Policies: A Guide
Title insurance protects homeowners and lenders from potential disputes over property ownership and title defects. When purchasing a home, obtaining title insurance can be a requirement for a seller and/or buyer but they rarely understand what kind of coverage they...
Understanding Key Terms in Title and Escrow
Did you see our social media posts about real estate industry jargon? Here's a handy glossary - from A to Z- to help you understand some key terms: A - Abstract of Title An Abstract of Title is a detailed document that outlines the history of a property, including...
Available in SHELTON! In-Person Clock Hour Courses-Register Today!
Mason County agents! Need clock hours? For your convenience we are offering two, in-person, 3 clock hour courses at our Land Title Company - Shelton office location (930 West Railroad Avenue). Both courses run 9:30am - 12:30pm. Click below and register now! [button...
Escrow and Loan Assumptions
Understanding the mechanics of loan assumptions and the role of escrow is crucial for home purchasers when navigating a transaction involving a conventional or VA loan assumption. A loan assumption occurs when a buyer takes over the seller's existing mortgage under...
