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:...
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...
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...
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...
A smooth property closing process is the goal for all parties involved and understanding how final utility payments are handled is important. In the State of Washington, unpaid utility charges can become liens on the property, rather than attaching to the owner of the...
