Each year, Land Title supports a Colorado-based organization for our fall charitable campaign. This October, we are proud to team with the Children’s Hospital Colorado Pediatric Mental Health Institute. For each closing conducted during the month of October, Land Title…

The ONE Report, which stands for Ownership, Name, Encumbrance Report and is commonly known as an O&E, is a limited, informational “snapshot” of a single property. It contains the ownership of the property based upon the most recent vesting deed;…

What brokers and customers can expect from Land Title when the property being transferred has solar panels As people continue to take climate change more seriously and as energy bills continue to rise, solar panel installations are becoming more common…

When a buyer and seller go under contract, Paragraph 8 of the Real Estate Commission Approved Form comes into play. It includes title insurance, record title and off-record title. A key factor for both parties is who will be paying…

The Federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Has Issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) Impacting 14 Colorado Counties Frequently Asked Questions With the FinCEN Geographic Targeting Order going into effect on May 24, 2023, we want to share helpful questions…

With property tax notices likely to surprise homeowners, we have an opportunity to educate customers about how to calculate a potential increase and how to dispute them. In late April, county assessors will mail out valuation notices based on property…

A Closing Protection Letter, commonly called a CPL, is used when a title company, acting as an agent for an insurer/underwriter, provides closing services in addition to being responsible for issuing the Commitment and Policy on behalf of the insurer/underwriter.…

There are a few circumstances when a survey or ILC (Improvement Location Certificate) will be called for as a requirement to issue a title insurance policy: Significant Renovation or New Construction If the home is being flipped, we would likely…

How do Colorado foreclosures begin? The foreclosure process begins when the lender files a Notice of Election and Demand (NED) with the public trustee, who then records it with the county clerk and recorder. Unlike other states that allow a…