First Alliance Title
Knowledge Base
A series of articles to address the Frequently Asked Questions that arise from unique title situations.
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
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.
Special Warranty Deed vs General Warranty Deed: What’s the Difference?
We recently closed a transaction where the seller contracted to convey by Special Warranty Deed rather than General Warranty Deed. Upon examination of the prepared
What is a Title Commitment and How Do I Read It?
In nearly every real estate contract the seller agrees to provide the buyer with title insurance. Before closing we will send you a “title commitment”
What is Owner Extended Coverage?
Section 8.1.3 of the Colorado Real Estate Commission approved Purchase and Sale Agreement allows the parties to choose whether the buyer’s title insurance policy will
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
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