CW Title Rates 2.2024 to $10 million (King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties)

Current Residential Purchase Title Rates for properties in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, up to $10 million.

CW Title Rates – Thurston County

Residential Purchase Title insurance rates for CW Thurston County 8.15.2017

CW Title Residential Purchase Title Rates – Spokane County

Title insurance rates for Residential Purchase Spokane County 11.2023

CW Title Rates – Chelan and Douglas Counties

Title insurance rates for CW Chelan and Douglas Counties

CW Title Rates – Okanogan County

Title insurance rates for CW Okanogan County 12.2023

What is Title

The very basics of title insurance, why it’s needed and the protection it offers.

How One Can Hold Title

This chart covers it all: community property/domestic partnership, tenancy-in-common, trust, joint tenancy, and taking title as a separate estate.

Homeowner Policy Comparison Chart

Easy-to-understand reference chart to know and compare what’s covered under each policy.

Welcome to CW Title and Escrow

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.

The Title and Escrow Listing Process

Remembering these steps can help you get through a successful listing and closing, every time.

Title and Escrow Resource Guide – English

Several informational flyers covering the basics of the title insurance and escrow process.

2024 & 2025 County Closures

Click to view the county closures for 2024 and upcoming in 2025

2025 Important Dates, Closures and Rescission Calendar

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.

SELLER IMPERSONATION & VACANT LAND FRAUD

Red flags to alert you to seller impersonation/vacant land fraud and what to do if you suspect it’s ocurring.

Introducing Secure Exchange – 1031 Exchange Services

1031 Exchange services are now offered under one roof when you use CW Title and Escrow

Home Warranty Done Your Way with Cinch Home Services

CW Title and Escrow is partnering with Cinch to provide a trusted home warranty option for buyers. Download our flyer for more information.

THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Where the legal description must be included.

TITLE INSURANCE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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 RED FLAGS ON TITLE

Common obstacles seen on title reports and how they can be satisfied.

10 Key Items in Reviewing a Title Report (For the Listing Broker/Seller)

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.

7 Key Items in Reviewing a Title Report (For the Selling Broker/Buyer)

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.

KEY TERMS TO UNDERSTAND ON A TITLE REPORT

Explanation of common terms and phrases used in title reports.

SIX COMMON ISSUES THAT MAY AFFECT TITLE

Common scenarios of which CW Title should be alerted to early because they could affect the transaction flow.

Deed Definitions

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.

Deed Types

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.

Let’s Talk Title: How Do We Sign?

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.

WHEN A STATEMENT OF IDENTITY IS NEEDED

Explains the importance of a Statement of Identity when searching through public records if the clients have a common name.

Let’s Talk Estates

A quick list of points to be considered when dealing with estates. Probate, non-probate, trusts, and more.

Title Needs Checklist

This is a checklist of what title will need for various circumstances.

Power of Attorney

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.

LACK OF PROBATE

What the title officer needs when a person on title has passed away.

Property Inspections

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.

Mechanics Lien

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.

UNDERSTANDING ENCROACHMENT

Explanation of encroachments, how they are discovered and how they can be corrected.

BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS

How boundary lines are adjusted and two common mistakes that often occur when going through the boundary line adjustment process.

THREE COMMON TYPES OF BANKRUPTCY

Types of bankruptcies often used by individuals and businesses and most commonly encountered in property transactions.

TITLE INSURANCE HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Helpful information for your newlywed clients during property transactions.

THE BUYER’S MARITAL STATUS MATTERS

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.

AUTOMATIC HOMESTEAD

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

Common Interest Communities have special requirements when there is a transfer of ownership. This flyer answers some of the more common questions.

THE CONDOMINIUM RESALE CERTIFICATE

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.

ON-SITE SEPTIC

The responsibilities of the buyer and seller when a home has on-site septic.

Multilingual Services

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).

Checking Early for your Aging Seller’s Valid ID

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.

SEWER CAPACITY CHARGES

Explanation of sewer capacity charges and how, when, and by whom they are billed.

Title Insurance, Sellers and Divorce

What to take into consideration if this topic affects your transaction.

Property Tax Exemptions for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Qualifications, things to know and top tips about property tax exemptions in the state of Washington for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities

Manufactured Homes and Title Insurance

This flyer covers what you need to know before listing a manufactured home.

Understanding the Owner’s Affidavit

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.