Those words can add a little extra pressure to any real estate transaction. October, November and December bring holidays, vacations, shortened business weeks and clients who may be traveling. At the same time, buyers and sellers may have personal, financial or...
October 31 isn’t just Halloween. In Washington real estate, it is also an important date for property taxes—and if you have a transaction closing around that time, those taxes can affect what your buyer or seller sees on their settlement statement. So, what...
The annual Kitsap Fair and Stampede came to town, and Land Title Company was a proud sponsor of the Rodeo – a favorite Kitsap County tradition. A successful rodeo takes preparation, experience and teamwork. So does a successful real estate transaction. It’s hard...
When a homeowner passes away, one of the first questions families ask is, “Can we sell the house?” The answer is… it depends. For many real estate brokers, probate can feel intimidating. It involves legal terminology, court processes, family...
As real estate professionals, we’re all looking for ways to keep transactions moving smoothly. Sometimes that means using legal tools like Powers of Attorney or Quit Claim Deeds to solve ownership or signing challenges. The problem? These documents are often...
If you own property in Kitsap County, keep an eye on your mailbox! Change of Value Notices were mailed late June 2026 and many homeowners have questions when they receive one. The first thing to know is this: A Change of Value Notice is not a tax bill. Instead,...
