NAR Settlement Guide For Buyers and Sellers
As of August 17th, 2024, new practice changes have gone into effect surrounding buyer’s agent compensation.
Is A Revocable Living Trust Right for You?
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.
NAR Settlement: Will Commissions Decrease?
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.
Understanding 1031 Exchange Tax Deferral
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.
How To Calculate Tax Prorations
Have you ever wondered how we come up with the prorated property tax amount you see on a settlement statement?
Important Information When Listing A Home Of A Deceased Seller
Important information to consider when listing a home of a deceased seller. Be prepared before the listing!
Wire Fraud Prevention
Wire fraud prevention
Reissue Rates Explained
A reissue rate (also known as a short term rate) is a discount rate on the cost of an owner’s policy and/or a refinance loan policy. The requirements for a reissue rate vary with each title insurer. We answer your commons questions in this Q&A piece!
Open House Feedback Sheet
Open House Feedback Sheet for you to use!
Open House Sign In Sheet
Open House Sign In Sheet for you to use!
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 of the title company’s role when handling a closing when there are solar panels installed on a property.
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!
The Life of an Escrow – Arizona
The Life of an Escrow in Arizona.
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 you should do is flip to the Requirements Page. The Requirements Page will disclose whether there is an item on title that will delay closing.
2019 Charity Poker Tournament
For nearly 14 years, First Integrity Title has hosted our annual Charity Poker Tournament as a way to give back to the community, while also providing great networking opportunities within…