The PTC Index • February 2022
Feb 17, 2022 | Data, Idaho Real Estate, News, PTC Index, Real Estate, Title Insurance
The PTC Index is a monthly measurement of the vibrancy of the Treasure Valley real estate market. Based on a custom weighted algorithm, it combines nine critical measurements of the real estate market into a single, useful number: the PTC Index. After finishing 2021...The Importance of Reading Your Title Commitment
Jan 31, 2022 | Idaho Real Estate, Real Estate, Title Insurance, Title Tips
Your title commitment holds valuable information about your property, from the legal description to any easements that may be on the property. If you don’t read through your commitment, there may be some surprises when it comes time to close. There are four main...Common Easement Types and their Effect
Dec 21, 2021 | Idaho Real Estate, Real Estate, Title Insurance, Title Tips
Easements are common when purchasing or selling property. An easement is the right to use all, or part of the land owned by another person for a specific purpose. There are two types of easements in Idaho: appurtenant and in gross. An appurtenant easement is a right...Community vs Separate Property
Nov 30, 2021 | Idaho Real Estate, Real Estate, Title Insurance, Title Tips
When purchasing a property, something to keep in the back of your mind is the difference between separate property and community property. This refers to the rights that the owner/owners have to the property and impacts how you and/or your spouse file taxes. Separate...Comparing Title Insurance Coverage Types
Oct 29, 2021 | Buyer & Seller Tips, Real Estate, Title Insurance
An owner’s title insurance policy from Pioneer Title protects your property rights against common title problems that could impact your investment. It’s important to know your options before choosing your policy. Title insurance provides the simplest and best way for...