Real estate wire fraud is real.Learn how to be WireSafe. What is a wire? A wire, or wire transfer, is an electronic transfer of money across a network from one bank or credit union to another. With a wire, no physical money moves between bank locations, but
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Introducing our Ticor Title Willamette Valley Escrow Professionals! Laura Thies Ticor Title Salem Branch Manager & Sr Escrow OfficerTeamLT@TicorTitle.com LeAnn Lane Ticor Title SalemEscrow OfficerTeamLane@TicorTitle.com Bobbie Artus Ticor Title Salem Certified Sr Escrow OfficerBobbieArtusTeam@TicorTitle.com Sarah Geddes Ticor Title SalemEscrow OfficerTeamSarah@TicorTitle.com Sandra Luna Ticor Title SalemEscrow OfficerTeamLuna@TicorTitle.com Teresa
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The Importance of the Closing Date Often times the closing date is a moving target. At times the transaction will be ready early. However, it must be agreed upon by all parties that the file will close before the date on the sales agreement. One side cannot
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Did you know that Ticor Agent ONE is full of FREE Real Estate Calculators? Real Estate’s #1 Closing Cost App Ticor Agent ONE gives you quick and accurate buyer estimates and seller net sheets but it’s so much more than that. Twelve real estate specific calculators help
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Property Tax Cycle & Impound Chart Important Dates, Assessment & Tax Rates Property Assessment The appraisal process identifies taxable property and assigns a value to it. Countyassessors appraise most Oregon property and the property value is determined as ofJanuary 1 each year. Property subject to taxation includes
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The 12 Step Escrow Process Escrow is an arrangement in which a neutral third party (escrow agent) takes instruction from buyer andseller to process documentation and handle funds in the real estate transactions. The chart below ismeant to be a general overview of the process. Individual transaction
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closing costs: what buyers & sellers typically pay for Closing Costs are fees and expenses, over and above the price of the property, incurred by the buyer and/or the seller in the property ownership transfer. Examples are title searches, closing services, loan fees and deed filing fees.
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KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL CLOSING Tips for a Smoother Escrow Transaction Closing on a home can be an exciting and stressful process all at the same time. With so many potential speed bumps it’s important we make your closing flow as smooth as possible. At Ticor we
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What is Escrow and why is it needed? Escrow is an arrangement in which a disinterested third party (an escrow holder), holds legal documents and disburses funds on behalf of a buyer and seller, and distributes them according to the buyer and seller’s instructions. People buying and
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THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO HOLD TITLE IN OREGON.HERE ARE THE MOST COMMON WAYS TO HOLD VESTING IN REAL ESTATE. Additional ways include: Survivorship Estate ORS 93.180 provides that two or more individuals may take title in a survivorship estate. For two people who are unmarried, the
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