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October 27, 2009

Why Do You Need Title Insurance?
Why Do You Need Title Insurance? It’s a term we hear and see frequently — we see reference to it in the Sunday real estate section, in advertisements and in conversations with real estate brokers. If you&#...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

Understanding Title Insurance
Understanding Title Insurance What is title insurance? Newspapers refer to it in the weekly real estate sections and you hear about it in conversations with real estate brokers. If you’ve purchased a home you ma...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

Closing and Title Costs
Closing and Title Costs It’s the big day. The day you go to the title or escrow company, sign your name on the dotted line, hand over a check and prepare to take ownership of your new home. It’s also the d...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

The Functions of an Escrow
The Functions of an Escrow Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually involves the transfer of large sums of money. It is imperative that the transfer of these funds and related documents from ...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Title & Escrow
October 27, 2009

Mechanic’s Liens
Mechanic’s Liens The Mechanics’ Lien law provides special protection to contractors, subcontractors, laborers and suppliers who furnish labor or materials to repair, remodel or build your home. If any of t...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Blog
October 27, 2009

Condominium and PUD Ownership
Condominium and PUD Ownership Builders, in an effort to combat the dual problem of an increasing population and a declining availability of prime land, are increasingly turning to common interest developments (CIDs) a...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Condo's and Town Homes
October 27, 2009

Living Trusts
Living Trusts Estate planners often recommend “Living Trusts” as a viable option when contemplating the manner in which to hold title to real property. When a property is held in a Living Trust, title comp...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Blog
October 27, 2009

Common Ways of Holding Title
Common Ways of Holding Title How Should I Take Ownership of the Property I am Buying? Real property has become increasingly more valuable and the question of how parties can take ownership of their property has gained...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Blog
October 27, 2009

Underground Heating Oil Tanks
Underground Heating Oil Tanks Underground heating oil tanks can pose many potential problems to both home buyers and sellers. They have been the source of many environmental problems such as contamination of surroundi...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Blog, Residential Real Estate Listings, Seattle Home Buyer Tips, Seattle Home Seller Tips
October 27, 2009

Radon
Radon Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that has been estimated to cause 5,000 to 20,000 lung cancer deaths yearly. It is second only to smoking as a cause of lung cancer. It has been estimated that ne...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Blog