First Alliance Title
Knowledge Base
A series of articles to address the Frequently Asked Questions that arise from unique title situations.
Separate Seller Closings — Why Your Sellers Want Them
A decade ago many real estate professionals predicted that digital document signing would quickly replace the traditional conference room closing with wet signatures on paper.
Seller Deceased? How to Handle the Contracts and Transfer of Title
Who signs the contract? How is it signed? What type of deed do we use? Do we need to open a probate? Should the estate
How do I get Neighborhood Farm Reports for FREE?
We often get requests from real estate brokers wanting to know all the addresses of the owner-occupants in a certain neighborhood. This is typically referred
Mechanics Liens Primer
Construction projects are everywhere these days, and with all that added activity comes all kinds of issues concerning payment disputes with the contractors doing the
When You Can’t Attend the Closing: Proper Use of Powers of Attorney and Resolutions to Appoint a Signer
This article addresses one of the most common, and least understood, closing snags – the absent party. With preplanning an absent party is no big
Out of State Seller? Don’t Forget Colorado’s Required Tax Withholding at Closing!
Is your seller a resident of Colorado? If not, the title company may be required to withhold proceeds of the sale for Colorado income tax.
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