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Category: <span>Title tips</span>

Access By Private Right of Way

  I often receive questions concerning access to properties.   Below are descriptions of the different types of property access by private right of way. . Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have questions or if you need assistance.  I always enjoy hearing from you.   In addition …

Seller’s Checklist

Prior to Escrow Signing: -All contact information to Escrow, this includes home & cell phone, email, etc. -Fill out Statement of Information form, if required (provided by Escrow Officer). -Fill out Information Request form (provided by the Escrow Officer). Be sure to provide complete and accurate account numbers, social security …

King County’s On Site Sewage Requirement

        How can King County’s Regulations of On-Site Sewage (OSS) impact the closing process? When a property served by a septic system is being sold or transferred, the seller must record a Notice of On-site Sewage System Operation and Maintenance Requirements (OSSM) at the King County Recorder’s …

HOA Escrow Demands

Often an item that is important to assist in closing an escrow is a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) Escrow Demand. There have been questions regarding upfront fees, and whether or not a Resale Certificate is sufficient. Below are some facts concerning the HOA Escrow Demand. – The Escrow Demand is a …

Beware of Wire Fraud

Since 2013, there have been 22,000 reported cases of wire fraud involving losses of $3.1 Billion. -FinCEN It is estimated there are 4,000 hack attempts per day nationwide. -FBI How to protect yourself from Fraudulent Wiring: Fraudulent wiring instructions are being sent to real estate agents, title companies, escrow companies …

A Guide To Deeds

A Guide to Deeds Title insurance is primarily based on records which include recorded documents, public records, files and the like. One of the most common of these documents is a deed — a written instrument transferring the title or an interest in real property from one party to another. …