by Ryan Olson | Jan 31, 2018 | Blog
When purchasing a new home, you may think that title insurance isn’t necessary. After all, there is no title history, so there should be no title defects, right? It’s a logical conclusion, but the truth is far more complex. Title Insurance: A Wise Investment Title...
by Ryan Olson | Jan 31, 2018 | Blog
If you’re thinking of buying a house in 2018, and it’s a been a few years since you’ve checked out the real estate sales regulation landscape, you’ll want to know about TRID, or the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) regulation. TRID went into effect in October...
by Ryan Olson | Dec 1, 2017 | Blog
Scam artists are increasingly targeting real estate transactions as a way to steal money, so it’s important to be aware of the common scams that exist and to take great care throughout the closing process. Common scams involve email hacks or emails and calls to people...
by Ryan Olson | Dec 1, 2017 | Blog
The Movement Toward Digitizing the Mortgage Process Nearly every industry seems to have gone digital: you can order almost anything you want or need online 24/7; you can call friends across the globe via your handheld device; you can even have a visit with your...
by Ryan Olson | Nov 27, 2017 | Blog
Life changes fast, and chances are some of those changes will call for a reexamination of your assets and who has claim to them. As those life changes unfold, there are many reasons you may want to retitle your property to reflect those changes and your wishes. So...