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Form CBS 1-6-21 (Mandatory 1/22 for Licensed Agents). The Colorado Division of Real estate replaced many of the mandatory forms for licensees effective January/2022.  ...

This article is intended for educational purposes and not as legal advice. It is always advisable to seek the advice of a licensed attorney ...

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the city of Denver, Title and Settlement are Considered an ‘Essential Business’. *Cherry Creek Title ...

This article is intended for educational purposes only and not as legal advice. You can view dozens of articles and educational videos of mine at www.cherrycreektitle.com, ...

With all the publicity about cyber fraud, many people are rethinking their online security and trying to come up with hacker -proof passwords.  Is ...

You have read the warnings: “Don’t wire funds in response to an email without using call-back procedures!” Always call the party who appears to ...

Real Estate Transactions are a Prime Target for Fraudsters! When you buy a home you will be required to submit personal information to your lender ...

The most common signs of suspicious signs to look for before opening your emails and clicking on any link are: Incorrect Grammar/Spelling/Text Body Many ...

Cherry Creek Title Services, Inc., Agent for Commonwealth/Fidelity & First American The majority of foreclosures in Colorado involve deeds of trust foreclosed through the ...

Recently, the number of incidents of wire theft in real estate transactions has risen dramatically. Wires of buyer’s funds to close and seller’s proceeds are ...

Wire Fraud is Real – learn how to prevent wire fraud happening to you by watching this video presentation by First American Title Summary ...

Recently, the number of incidents of wire theft in real estate transactions has risen dramatically. Wires of buyer’s funds to close and seller’s proceeds ...

When providing title insurance on a property where there is a Beneficiary’s Deed involved, there is now a waiting period of 4 months after ...

A credit freeze is a very effective and free tool to avoid being a victim of identity fraud.  It costs nothing; lasts for seven years, ...

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act, found at 12 U.S.C. 5301 – 5641, passed by Congress and signed into law on July 1, 2010 ...

Colorado real property tax lien sales are governed by Articles 11 and 12 of C.R.S. Title 39. Now is the time visit the websites of ...

When people typically think of co-tenancy agreements, they think of them in the context of leasehold interests.  The lack of co-tenancy agreements in many ...

Colorado state law requires certain disclosure requirements in a residential sale which include at a minimum, the following: if true, that the property is ...

All mechanics liens relate back to the time of the commencement of work under the contract between the owner and the first contractor, or, ...

IT’S OFFICIAL! You just closed on your new home….. What’s next? You have been supplied with a set of keys that unlocks the doors to ...

Mechanic’s lien laws were created for the benefit and protection of those that provide labor, materials or services in order to enhance the value ...

April 25, 2016 This article is intended for educational purposes only and not as legal advice. A Colorado state court judgment lien is created ...

Equitable subordination is an equitable remedy that in certain circumstances allows a new lender who pays off an existing loan to retain the benefit ...

If this is your first time buying a home, follow this comprehensive guide to the home buying process: Homebuyers Guide Through the Home Buying ...

Buying a home for the first time can be overwhelming. Our knowledgeable professionals can answer your title and closing questions and we are committed ...

WATCH THIS 5 PART SERIES for detailed instructions on filling out your purchase contract! This article has been updated for 2019, Click Here for ...

VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION Two forms of identification are typically required at closing, including one of the following: — Valid U.S. Driver’s License or non-driver ...

Closing on time and to accommodate all parties involved in your closing, we may have to mail out closing documents. If you are involved ...

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TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Glossary of Terms ...

As real estate is the nation’s largest market, its purchase and sale is essential to the health of the U.S. economy. However, these transactions ...