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?
Supplemental Property Taxes
They have been with us since July of 1983, but you and your neighbors still may not know what they are, what they do, and how they affect you and your property. To help you better understand this confusing subject, the California Land Title Association has answered some of the questions most commonly asked about supplemental real property taxes.
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
2024 Contract and Form Changes in Colorado
Every year the Contracts & Forms Changes Committee makes changes to the documents Colorado real estate agents use in a real estate transaction. Here are some of the more impactful changes to residential contracts and forms for 2024 in Colorado.
2024 Contract Date Guide
2024 Colorado real estate contract date guide and calendar.
Protecting Yourself and the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act
As of July 1, 2011 the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act (Senate Bill – SB 183) requires homeowners of all single-family homes with an attached garage or a fossil fuel source to install carbon monoxide detectors within the home by July 1, 2011.
Understanding the Difference Between A Mobile Home, Manufactured Homes and Modular Homes
Understand the difference between mobile homes, manufactured homes, and modular homes in California.
Tax Calendar
California property tax calendar showing when payments are due.
Understanding Recurring and Non-Recurring Closing Costs
There are two types of costs or expenses in California escrow: the recurring costs and the non-recurring costs. Read more below to find out the difference between the two and examples.
Guideline to Ordering a Farm Package
Tips to get you started on pulling a farm in California!
Geographic Targeting Order
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTOs) that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind companies used in specific “covered” transactions for purchases of residential real estate. Read more here on the new Geographic Targeting Order!
Notice of Valuations
2023 Notice of Valuations in Colorado.
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!
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!
Easy Tips for Staging
Follow these easy tips for a flawless staging on your next listing!
Helpful Guide for the Listing Process
Tips and resources for a smooth transaction.
The Home Buying Process
Follow these tips for buying your dream home!
Important Reminders When Buying a Home
Here are 10 important reminders when buying a home.
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 with your closing. This is where First Integrity Title steps in to handle the details and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Your Guide To Closing Costs
Compare closing costs with a FHA, Conventional, or VA loan.
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 for by the Seller in a real estate transaction.
HOA Document Retrieval With Rexera
Rexera’s partnership with First Integrity is designed to streamline HOA document acquisition, ensuring that real estate agents can close deals smoothly. Rexera’s services help agents save time and avoid the hassle of dealing with HOAs, while providing transparency and reliability to their clients.
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!