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October 27, 2009

Statements of Information
Statements of Information What’s in a name? When a title company seeks to uncover matters affecting title to real property, the answer is, “Quite a bit.” Statements of Information provide title compa...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

Required Reporting to the I.R.S.
Required Reporting to the I.R.S. Sellers of real property will have certain information regarding the sale reported to the Internal Revenue Service. This required reporting is a consequence of the Tax Reform Act of 19...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

Understanding Preliminary Reports
Understanding Preliminary Reports After months of searching, you’ve finally found it — your perfect dream home. But is it perfect? Will you be purchasing more than just a beautiful home? Will you also be a...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

Title Insurance – Where Does Your Dollar Go?
Title Insurance – Where Does Your Dollar Go? Title Insurance: As a homebuyer, the term is probably familiar — but is it understood? What is your dollar actually paying for when you purchase a title policy?...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

Why Do You Need Title Insurance?
Why Do You Need Title Insurance? It’s a term we hear and see frequently — we see reference to it in the Sunday real estate section, in advertisements and in conversations with real estate brokers. If you&#...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

Understanding Title Insurance
Understanding Title Insurance What is title insurance? Newspapers refer to it in the weekly real estate sections and you hear about it in conversations with real estate brokers. If you’ve purchased a home you ma...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

Closing and Title Costs
Closing and Title Costs It’s the big day. The day you go to the title or escrow company, sign your name on the dotted line, hand over a check and prepare to take ownership of your new home. It’s also the d...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

The Functions of an Escrow
The Functions of an Escrow Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually involves the transfer of large sums of money. It is imperative that the transfer of these funds and related documents from ...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

Mechanic’s Liens
Mechanic’s Liens The Mechanics’ Lien law provides special protection to contractors, subcontractors, laborers and suppliers who furnish labor or materials to repair, remodel or build your home. If any of t...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Blog
October 27, 2009

Condominium and PUD Ownership
Condominium and PUD Ownership Builders, in an effort to combat the dual problem of an increasing population and a declining availability of prime land, are increasingly turning to common interest developments (CIDs) a...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Condo's and Town Homes