2011 Real Estate Contract

Title Insurance What Does It Cover?

  Most buyers and sellers have no idea what title insurance covers and what to watch for in a preliminary title insurance.  Amerititle has a great site to explain Title services and insurance.  Below is what it covers, but do check out their site and see what other items you should be aware of. False [...]

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Escrow and a Few Reasons Why it is Important

In Oregon you do not have to use an escrow and title company to purchase or sell a property.  However, most agents will not work on a file without it going through an escrow and title company. Many buyers and sellers are not aware that title and escrow are two entirely different things. Escrow does [...]

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How Long Does Escrow Take?

Central Oregon real estate transactions are generally closed through an escrow and title company.  One of the most common questions out of area buyers or sellers asks is how long does escrow take. The question insinuates that the escrow company has control over how long escrow takes.  The Title and Escrow Company can complete all [...]

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A Cash Offer Just Got Clearer in Oregon

Sellers will have the knowledge of what the buyer is actually doing. In my personal opinion this will make a transaction move much smoother. The buyer and seller will be on the same page from the beginning as to where the funds are truly coming from. No surprises means a smoother transaction.

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Agency–What Does It Mean In Real Estate

One of the first things that a Real Estate Broker in Oregon should do is offer you a copy of the Oregon Real Estate Initial Agency Pamphlet (click to view it). This pamphlet explains agency for both the buyer and the seller. Both the buyer and seller in Oregon are entitled to specific expectations when [...]

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