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The Truth About 3 Closing Myths
Picture this: You've found your dream home, and it's almost time to make it officially yours. But like many homebuyers, you're feeling a bit anxious about the closing process. Worry not! Colorado Title & Closing Services is here to bust some common myths and guide...
We couldn’t have done it without you!
Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that Colorado Title & Closing Services was once again awarded the first-place spot in the Title Company category for the Best of Durango & La Plata 2023 award - an achievement we’ve repeated over the past several...
What Does a New Real Estate Money Laundering Rule Mean for You?
You may or may not have heard about the plan to crack down on real estate money laundering. Either way, we wanted to give you a quick breakdown so you can make sure you’re knowledgeable about the new expectations. The U.S. Treasury Department will soon propose a rule...
Five Important Factors to Consider Before Investing in a Rental Property
Are you thinking about investing in rental property? Sure, it may seem like a promising venture, but it's essential to take a step back and carefully evaluate your decision before writing that check and sealing your commitment. Here are five crucial factors you should...
Safeguard Your Investments: Stay Informed About Vacant Land Scams!
Vacant land sale scams are becoming increasingly prevalent, and it's crucial for both homebuyers and real estate professionals to stay informed and protected. At Colorado Title & Closing Services, we are dedicated to ensuring the security of your transactions, and...
Understanding FDIC Protection for Deposits and Escrow Funds
With the recent news of bank failures dominating the headlines, the Colorado Title & Closing Services team wanted to take this opportunity to remind our customers of how the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) protects bank deposits, escrow funds and...
Introducing ClosingLock
The Colorado Title & Closing Services team cares about you and works to make sure the closing process is as secure and easy as possible for you and your clients. You’ve heard of wire fraud scams. Criminals spoof your information and provide buyers with phony...
Realtors, Don’t Fall Victim to Buyer and Seller Scams
Happy New Year from the Colorado Title & Closing Services team! While we’d love to provide only positive updates for the beginning of the new year, there is a growing trend that we want to make sure we alert our Realtor friends about as we head into 2023: Fraudulent...
What Does Closing Agent Mean To Your Out-Of-State Clients?
Your customers may have heard the term “escrow” when people are talking about buying and selling property... But a buyer or seller may be confused on how the real estate settlement works in Colorado, especially if they’re from out of state. For real estate...
How Are Mortgage Rates Determined?
Matthew Graham wrote in the Mortgage Daily News, July 15, 2022, about mortgage rates: “It was a week for paradoxes on several fronts, most notably when mortgage rates moved lower just after the Fed floated the idea of an even bigger hike.