In every real estate transaction, one document brings all the moving parts together: the settlement statement. Whether it’s a Closing Disclosure (CD) or an ALTA Settlement Statement, this form is more than just a list of numbers—it’s the final summary of the...
As a real estate professional, you do your best to educate and protect your clients from fraud and scams. You watch for anything suspicious, such as requests to sell a property below market value, communication only through electronic means, or requests for a remote...
When a natural disaster strikes—whether it’s a wildfire, flood, hurricane, or mudslide—the immediate priority is safety and community recovery. But for real estate professionals, the long-term impact on property transactions can last for months or even years. Buyers...
Kitsap County recording fees are changing, particularly for assignments and substitutions of previously recorded deeds of trust. Effective July 27, 2025, the fee for these documents will increase to $301.50 for the first page. This increase is due to HB 1858 –...
Be able to have confident conversations, and smoother closings with fewer surprises! Let’s face it—of all the documents in a transaction, the preliminary title report doesn’t exactly top the list of “most exciting reads.” But if you’re looking to grow your business,...
