Current Residential Purchase Title Rates for properties in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, up to $10 million.
Residential Purchase Title insurance rates for CW Thurston County 8.15.2017
Title insurance rates for Residential Purchase Spokane County 11.2023
Title insurance rates for CW Chelan and Douglas Counties
Title insurance rates for CW Okanogan County 12.2023
The very basics of title insurance, why it’s needed and the protection it offers.
This chart covers it all: community property/domestic partnership, tenancy-in-common, trust, joint tenancy, and taking title as a separate estate.
Easy-to-understand reference chart to know and compare what’s covered under each policy.
Your CW Account manager is there to help you every step of the way. And as part of your team, you’ll be supported and encouraged as you grow your business.
Remembering these steps can help you get through a successful listing and closing, every time.
Several informational flyers covering the basics of the title insurance and escrow process.
Click to view the county closures for 2024 and upcoming in 2025
A flyer containing 2025 important dates to keep in mind as you plan your closings this year. Also includes calendar of rescission dates by consummation date, Sundays and holidays, and last day for refi’s.
Red flags to alert you to seller impersonation/vacant land fraud and what to do if you suspect it’s ocurring.
1031 Exchange services are now offered under one roof when you use CW Title and Escrow
CW Title and Escrow is partnering with Cinch to provide a trusted home warranty option for buyers. Download our flyer for more information.
Answers the questions: why do I need title insurance, how long does title insurance last, how much does it cost, and who pays for title insurance?
Common obstacles seen on title reports and how they can be satisfied.
A list of 10 things the Seller should look for on the title report. The faster any issues are resolved, the more likely it is to close on time.
There are many elements to be reviewed in a title report that could impact the way your buyer intends to use the property, how they will take title, and the ability to close on time if not resolved in a timely manner.
Explanation of common terms and phrases used in title reports.
Common scenarios of which CW Title should be alerted to early because they could affect the transaction flow.
Transferring ownership will involve a deed and this document defines the many types of deeds that may be executed depending on the circumstances of the transaction.
Transferring ownership will involve a deed and this document defines the many types of deeds that may be executed depending on the circumstances of the transaction.
Common examples of how one should sign based on the details of the transaction. Pending probate, lack of probate, trust in title, power of attorney, corporation in title, and LLC in title.
Explains the importance of a Statement of Identity when searching through public records if the clients have a common name.
A quick list of points to be considered when dealing with estates. Probate, non-probate, trusts, and more.
This is a checklist of what title will need for various circumstances.
A power of attorney is necessary when your seller is unable to sign closing documents. This is a list of the most common power of attorney’s available to help you decide which type is best for your situation.
What the title officer needs when a person on title has passed away.
Did you know that title companies inspect properties? This is the case roughly 35% of the time we are asked to issue title insurance. This document covers what an inspector may be looking for and what factors may trigger an inspection.
This is a lien that has been placed on a property for contractor’s fees, sub-contractor’s fees, construction materials, or any other items that have been used to improve a property.
Explanation of encroachments, how they are discovered and how they can be corrected.
How boundary lines are adjusted and two common mistakes that often occur when going through the boundary line adjustment process.
Types of bankruptcies often used by individuals and businesses and most commonly encountered in property transactions.
Helpful information for your newlywed clients during property transactions.
Why Title will ask for the buyer’s marital status, what it means, what occurs when there is a non-participating spouse and what is needed from the buyer/broker.
How the Homestead statute is applied when a single person purchases a home, subsequently gets married, and the home becomes the primary residence of the spouse.
Common Interest Communities have special requirements when there is a transfer of ownership. This flyer answers some of the more common questions.
Condo resale certificates must be provided for all condo sales. Explanation of the delivery, receipt and review of the resale certificate and what it may include.
The responsibilities of the buyer and seller when a home has on-site septic.
To better serve all our clients, CW Title and Escrow translation and/or interpretation services are available in several languages (within King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties).
Here’s why you should check early on to see if your aging seller clients have valid identification to provide to a notary for signing seller documents.
Explanation of sewer capacity charges and how, when, and by whom they are billed.
What to take into consideration if this topic affects your transaction.
Qualifications, things to know and top tips about property tax exemptions in the state of Washington for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities
This flyer covers what you need to know before listing a manufactured home.
This flyer explains the basics of how this affidavit is used to uncover property information the seller might know that is not part of the public record.