Ticor Tech Tip – How to Stay Protected from E-Mail Scams Exploiting COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) E-Mail Scams Can Be Difficult to Spot Fraudsters hope to exploit your fears with phishing e-mails designed to steal money, snag personal information and infect computers. With this in mind we are proud to say we have partnered with long time local area consumer protection advocate Herb Weisbaum of KOMO to bring you […]
Ticor Tech Tip – Download our Informational Guide to Reading the Title Commitment
A Title Commitment (also known as a Preliminary Report in some areas) is a dated formal report that sets out in detail the conditions under which a policy of title insurance would be issued on a particular parcel of land. The report reflects the matters which would be shown as exceptions in a policy of […]
Ticor Tech Tip – Dave Ross with KIRO FM Asks “What Makes Ticor Title Different?” [Video]
Ticor Title was Title Insurance and Trust Company, often called “TI” , opened for business on January 15, 1894. Ticor Title is a member of the Fidelity National Financial, Inc. family of companies. FNF is a leading provider of title insurance, mortgage services, and diversified services. In financial strength and claims-paying ability, Ticor Title and […]
Ticor Tech Tip – Try our 2020 REET Interactive Widget Available Now
Effective January 1st 2020 the new Graduated Real Estate Tax went into effect. To accommodate this update, we recently unveiled our online REET Calculator designed to save you time and give you a clear understanding of what to expect in the coming year. We have taken this a step further with the development of a […]
Ticor Tech Tip – CPLs Delivered in 1-Minute or Less and 24/7 Title & Escrow Rates
We know that getting information quickly and accurately can sometimes make or break a deal. One forward thinking approach we take at Ticor Title is how we offer our Title & Escrow Rates and Closing Protection Letters (CPLs). Here are two ways to eliminate delays and streamline the transaction workflow • Closing Protection Letters Delivered […]
Ticor Tech Tip – 4 Things You Should Never Text, Email, or Fax
We are proud to say we have partnered with long time local area consumer protection advocate Herb Weisbaum of KOMO to bring you Technology and Title Tips. KOMO Technology and Ticor Title Tips Do you know what the 4 things you should never share via text, email or fax are? What is Title and Escrow?
Ticor Tech Tip – What is Escrow [Video] And Workflow Guide
Making a simple financial transaction is pretty straightforward, right?You get the goods, he/she gets the money, and a receipt is your proof of ownership. But how do you make a financial transaction as large and as complicated as a home purchase or refinance? We answer this question and more including… • Escrow Workflow – 12 […]
Ticor Tech Tip – 2020 County Recorders’ Office Holiday Schedule
With 2020 just around the corner, we have made our annual County Recorders’ Office Holiday Calendar available for download. This Calendar shows the following useful information. Which days of the year the County Recorders’ Office will be Closed Last day of the month to sign Refinance Which days of the year the Tax Payments are […]
Ticor Tech Tip – Google Launched a New Privacy Tool – Why is this Important?
We are proud to say we have partnered with long time local area consumer protection advocate Herb Weisbaum of KOMO to bring you Technology and Title Tips. KOMO Technology and Ticor Title Tips Google’s new privacy tool launched in September, but why is this important to you? 7 Reasons Why Every Homebuyer Needs Owner’s Title […]
Ticor Tech Tip – Announcing Our Easy to Use Online REET Calculator for 2020
Effective January 1st 2020 the new Graduated Real Estate Tax will go in effect. Our brand new simple and easy to use online REET Calculator will save you time and give you a clear understanding of what to expect in the coming year. What is REET? Real estate excise tax (REET) is a tax on […]