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Tips On Drafting the Colorado Contract To Buy And Sell Real Estate (Residential)

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.  You can ...

New Remote Online Notarization Law for Real Estate Transactions in CO

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

Cherry Creek Title is an Essential Business

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 Services, Inc ...

How to Develop Hacker-Proof Passwords

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

Don’t Be Spoofed!

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 have sent ...

Tips to Identify Valid and Suspicious Emails

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 phishing email ...

Judicial Foreclosure in Colorado

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

Protecting Your Funds From Wire Fraud During Real Estate Transactions

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 being hijacked ...

Protect Your Money From Wire Fraud When Buying a Home

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

Protecting Your Purchase Funds and Sale Proceeds from Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions

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 being ...

Insuring Beneficiary Deeds in Colorado – How This May Affect Your Next Real Estate Transaction

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 the date ...

Effective Tips for Avoiding Being a Victim of Identity and Financial Fraud

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, and you ...

Dodd-Frank Stands in the Way of Parents Seeking to Provide Purchase Money Residential Mortgages for Their Children

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 by President ...

It’s Real Property Tax Lien Auction Time for Unpaid 2015 Real Property Taxes in Colorado

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 the respective ...

Get it in Writing! Real Property Ownership Co-Tenancy Agreements including Video Presentation

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 ownership scenarios ...

FSBO Tips! Requirements for The Sellers Residential Property Disclosure

Colorado state law requires certain disclosure requirements in a residential sale which include at a minimum, the following:

  • if true, that the property is part ...

An Overview of Colorado Mechanics Liens Laws Part 2 of 2

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

An Overview of Colorado Mechanic’s Lien Laws Part 1 of 2

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 or condition ...

Real Property Judgment Liens in Colorado

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

Equitable Subrogation in Colorado

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

Homebuyers Guide to the Home Buying Process

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

First Time Home Buyer Facts

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

FSBO Tips On Filling Out the Colorado 2016 Contract To Buy And Sell Real Estate (Residential) Form CBS1-6-15; Mandatory 1/1/16 for Licensed Agents.

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

8. CLOSING DAY! Checklist for a Successful Closing

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 I.D.
— ...

Mail Away Closing Tips

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

What is Title Insurance?

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 are never ...

7. What is Escrow?

“Escrow” is a term that describes the neutral third-party handling of funds, documents, and tasks specific to the closing (or
settlement, as it is also known), as outlined on ...

6. Why Get Title Insurance?

Have you ever wondered why you need title insurance? Every property has a history and a thorough title search can help uncover any title defects tied to ...

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