2021 Contract Date Guide
2021 real estate contract date guide and calendar.
A Basic Understanding of CC&Rs
The Declaration, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (also known as CC&Rs) is a recorded document that creates and governs a common-interest community. A common-interest community is real estate which can...
Authority and Acknowledgments
A statement of authority provides evidence there is an entity and establishes the authority of one or more persons to act on behalf of an entity. A statement of...
Beneficiary Deeds
A Beneficiary Deed is a deed signed by the owner of his or her real property during the owner’s lifetime, recorded in the land records for the county where...
Choosing a Title Company That Represents You
When choosing a title company to handle your closing, keep in mind you’re hiring more than just a service, you’re hiring a team. Your team members are the difference...
Colorado Withholding Tax
The sale of Colorado real estate by nonresidents, with some exceptions, is subject to a withholding tax in the anticipation of Colorado income tax that will be due from...
Commit to Knowing Your Title Commitment
A title commitment is the result of an order being placed with a title insurance entity usually pursuant to a mutually executed contract to buy and sell real property.
Easy Tips for Staging
Follow these easy tips for a flawless staging on your next listing!
Endorsements and Exceptions
Know the common endorsements and exceptions applicable on your title commitment.
FIRPTA Withholdings and Exceptions
Learn when FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) is applicable and answers to frequently asked questions.
Foreclosure Timeline
Learn more about the Colorado Foreclosure Timeline and helpful resources during the process.
Handling A Mechanic’s Lien on your Title Commitment
There are certain title issues that arise which need to be dealt with immediately. As a general rule, when you receive the Title Commitment for your transaction, the first thing...
Helpful Guide for the Listing Process
Tips and resources for a smooth transaction.
HOA Retrieval Service & Checklist
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...
How to Avoid Cyber Fraud
Cybercriminals continue to create new ways to fraudulently obtain funds from settlement agent escrow accounts. There is no single solution for cyber threats and not all methods are foolproof....
How ValueCheck Can Help You Increase Your Business
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!
Important Reminders When Buying a Home
Here are 10 important reminders when buying a home.
Mineral Rights
In Colorado mineral rights can exist as a separate estate, treated independently of the ownership of the surface estate. Owners of land in Colorado can sever some or...
Owner’s Extended Coverage
There are certain title issues that arise which need to be dealt with immediately. As a general rule, when you receive the Title Commitment for your transaction, the first thing...
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney (“POA”) is a document that allows for a Principal to hand over authority to an Agent to act on behalf of the Principal. Another name...
Probate Requirements
In Colorado, probate is the legal process by which title to assets are transferred from the decedent to his or her devisees or heirs where the ownership of the...
Real Property Transfer Declaration
The real property transfer declaration (TD-1000) is one data set among many data sets that assists county assessors in properly determining the value of real property for the purpose...
Solar Panel Purchase Transactions
Solar panels can be owned free and clear but more than likely, there is a lien on the solar panels. Buyers, sellers and their agents should be aware...
Tenancy In Common vs Joint Tenancy
When two or more buyers are purchasing a home, one of the most important decisions they will make is how they will be vested with the property, either as...
The Home Buying Process
Follow these tips for buying your dream home!
The Life of an Escrow – Arizona
The Life of an Escrow in Arizona.
Title Insurance – Never Buy a Home Without It
Did you know that title insurance, most notably the owner’s and lender’s title insurance policy, is the foundation that allows you to buy, sell, and mortgage real estate? Not...
Title Requirements for Entities
The legal capacity of the seller and buyer to execute closing documents is a common issue that arises in real estate closings when entities are involved. Knowing what title...
Transfers After Acquisition
The topic of transferring property after acquisition and the effect of the transfer on title insurance coverage comes up fairly frequently. The typical scenario is one where a person buys a piece of...
Trust First Integrity
Title insurance is a charge which protects your investment against loss arising from flaws and defects already existing in the title for as long as you or your heirs...
Types of Deeds
A deed is a legal instrument, in writing, duly executed and delivered, whereby the owner of real property, otherwise referred to as the grantor, conveys to another, referred to...
Understanding a Deed of Trust
The preferred method in Colorado to secure loans against real property is a deed of trust. A deed of trust is given as security for a debt. When a...
Understanding the Closing Process
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...
Ways to Get More Listings
Tips to get you started on working with your database, tricks for marketing, ways to follow up, and tips for prospecting!
What You Need To Know About Hold Opens
A Hold Open is a title insurance product whereby the title insurance company who is insuring the initial sale of the property agrees to reinsure the property at a...
Why Title Insurance?
Title insurance is a charge which protects your investment against loss arising from flaws and defects already existing in the title for as long as you or your heirs...
Your Guide To A Seller’s Net Sheet
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...
Your Guide To Closing Costs
Compare closing costs with a FHA, Conventional, or VA loan.