Home Inspections vs. Home Appraisals
Jun 28, 2022 | Buyer & Seller Tips, Idaho Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate, Real Estate, Title Tips
The home buying and selling process can be stressful, filled with unknowns and new terms. Get ahead of the game and take a closer look at two common real estate transaction processes. While both consider the interior and exterior of your home, home appraisals and...The Legal Split of Land
May 31, 2022 | Buyer & Seller Tips, Idaho Real Estate, Real Estate, Title Insurance, Title Tips
We see land splits relatively often, especially when creating new subdivisions. However, something to note is that rules and regulations for land splits vary from county to county and even city to city. Some things to keep in mind before splitting land are intentions...What You Should Know About Adverse Possession
May 2, 2022 | Buyer & Seller Tips, Idaho Real Estate, Real Estate, Title Tips
Adverse possession, also known as squatters’ rights, is something that we don’t see a lot of in Idaho but, on occasion, it does occur. If you do encounter an issue of adverse possession, there are a few things you should know. The issue of adverse possession is...Fee Simple, Easement Interest, and Leaseholds Explained
Mar 31, 2022 | Buyer & Seller Tips, Idaho Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate, Real Estate, Title Insurance, Title Tips, Treasure Valley Real Estate, Washington Real Estate
In Schedule A of your title commitment, there are a few different types of interest to be insured. Fee simple, leasehold, and easement interests are the most common ones you’ll encounter. Each of these interests can be insured through an owner’s or lender’s policy and...The Three Types of Legal Descriptions
Feb 28, 2022 | Buyer & Seller Tips, Data, Idaho Real Estate, News, Real Estate, Title Insurance, Title Tips
Legal descriptions can be confusing and difficult to read but are one of the most crucial parts of acquiring property. Before you sit down to read your legal description there are a few things you should know…. There are three different formats of legal descriptions:...