It’s Round 2 in our “Transaction Tournament” series! Once a contract reaches mutual acceptance, the transaction moves from negotiation to execution. This is where escrow opens, earnest money is delivered, and the structure of the contract begins to...
If you watched the Seahawks win this year’s Superbowl (and also when they won in 2014), you remember the feeling. It wasn’t just excitement. It was confidence. If you watched closely, you could tell they were prepared. They weren’t scrambling. They weren’t guessing....
Buying or selling a home at the end of the year can be exciting. Maybe you want to wrap things up before December 31, take advantage of potential tax benefits, or start the new year fresh in a new place. The good news? Holiday closings can go smoothly. But the...
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 –...
