NAR Settlement Guide For Buyers and Sellers
As of August 17th, 2024, new practice changes have gone into effect surrounding buyer’s agent compensation.
As of August 17th, 2024, new practice changes have gone into effect surrounding buyer’s agent compensation.
Real property ownership can take many forms – individually, with another or multiple people, or with a trust or entity. Deciding which form of ownership is right for your situation can often boil down to your goals for your real property after your death.
Since the settlement was announced on March 15th, 2024, there’s been a lot of speculation on what will change for the real estate industry.
Section 1031 of the tax code allows owners of qualified real estate to sell a property and defer paying taxes on the gain from the sale, as long as the sale proceeds or exchange value is used to acquire like-kind replacement property for investment or business use.
Have you ever wondered how we come up with the prorated property tax amount you see on a settlement statement?
They have been with us since July of 1983, but you and your neighbors still may not know what they are, what they do, and how they affect you and your property. To help you better understand this confusing subject, the California Land Title Association has answered some of the questions most commonly asked about supplemental real property taxes.
Important information to consider when listing a home of a deceased seller. Be prepared before the listing!
Wire fraud prevention
Every year the Contracts & Forms Changes Committee makes changes to the documents Colorado real estate agents use in a real estate transaction. Here are some of the more impactful changes to residential contracts and forms for 2024 in Colorado.
2024 Colorado real estate contract date guide and calendar.
As of July 1, 2011 the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act (Senate Bill – SB 183) requires homeowners of all single-family homes with an attached garage or a fossil fuel source to install carbon monoxide detectors within the home by July 1, 2011.
Understand the difference between mobile homes, manufactured homes, and modular homes in California.
California property tax calendar showing when payments are due.
There are two types of costs or expenses in California escrow: the recurring costs and the non-recurring costs. Read more below to find out the difference between the two and examples.
Tips to get you started on pulling a farm in California!
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTOs) that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind companies used in specific “covered” transactions for purchases of residential real estate. Read more here on the new Geographic Targeting Order!
2023 Notice of Valuations in Colorado.
Open House Feedback Sheet for you to use!
Open House Sign In Sheet for you to use!
Tips to get you started on working with your database, tricks for marketing, ways to follow up, and tips for prospecting!
Follow these easy tips for a flawless staging on your next listing!
Tips and resources for a smooth transaction.
Follow these tips for buying your dream home!
Here are 10 important reminders when buying a home.
When purchasing a home, there are so many details to take care of that it can feel overwhelming. The last thing you need to worry about is a problem with your closing. This is where First Integrity Title steps in to handle the details and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Compare closing costs with a FHA, Conventional, or VA loan.
Seller net sheets are an invaluable tool for real estate brokers when they first meet with their listing clients. There are a lot of closing related costs traditionally paid for by the Seller in a real estate transaction.
First Integrity Title Company’s Homeowner Association (HOA) Department continues to assist your sellers in obtaining and distributing HOA Common Interest Community (CIC) documents when requested. First Integrity Title’s HOA department has also provided a checklist of all association documents outlined in the 2019 Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate for your use.
Quickly gain knowledge, value, and insight on a specific property and neighborhood for your clients. This tool is easy to use and will make you look good!