It’s going to be a challenging year for home buyers in 2019. They will continue to compete for a short supply of homes. Home prices and mortgage rates are likely to keep moving upward, bruising affordability. But 2019 is likely to bring some welcome developments, too, for buyers and mortgage borrowers. Builders are constructing moreRead more
Ticor Title presents our 2019 TRID Calendar – Know before you close! Download the full PDF version of our 2-page TRID Calendar for 2019 below. If you’d like to receive a copy for your desk, please contact your Ticor Title Sales Executive. *Disclaimer: This tool provides general information to real estate professionals and others inRead more
When a Bankruptcy case is filed, the property owned by the debtor becomes a part of the Bankruptcy Estate, under the control of the Bankruptcy Trustee (Chapter 7), or by the Debtor, subject to Court Approval (Chapter 13, and Chapter 11). Here is a brief summary of how the process works. AUTOMATIC STAY: Immediately uponRead more
We’re excited to announce the release of Ticor Title’s LiveLook – innovative technology designed to give you 24/7 access to all of your transaction information. Your Preliminary Title Report just got interactive!! What exactly do you get with LiveLook? • Escrow processing just got easier • Easy to read summary page including vesting, file number,Read more
Nearly one-third of our nation’s workforce, 41.7M people, make less than $12 per hour. For many of these Americans, public housing can provide a safe and affordable place to call home. However, our current inventory of public housing stock has aged to the point that many existing units are either in desperate need of majorRead more
Ticor Title’s 2019 Rescission Calendar is now available. Here are some quick answers about a Rescission Period, according to the National Notary Association: What Is a Rescission Period? If a loan includes a rescission option, the borrower is given three (3) business days to cancel, beginning with the next business day following either the signingRead more
On November 15, 2018 the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) updated the Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) which requires title companies to collect and report information about those involved in certain real estate transactions. Purchases of residential property by entities for $300,000 or more are subject to the reporting. WHEN ARE THE EFFECTIVE DATES? The extendedRead more
December is almost here and that means lots of holiday related events taking place all across Orange County! From tree lightings and boat parades, to live concerts and winter markets, there are lots of opportunities for gathering together with family and friends. However you choose to celebrate the season, we want to wish you HappyRead more
An Uninsured Deed is a deed that has not been examined or insured by a title company. Most common problems from Uninsured Deeds come form Quitclaim deeds between family members, especially husband and wife. When a person is added to title, there is a window of opportunity for matters against him or her to attachRead more
Deeds of Conveyance When you sell or buy real property, the transfer of that property is executed through a deed. A deed is basically a legal instrument that transfers ownership of the property to a new owner. Note, deeds are different than title- title is the ownership of rights to property (also known as anRead more