Understanding Property Taxes

Property tax revenue supports public schools, county governments, special districts, municipal governments and junior colleges. All of the revenue generated by property taxes stays within the same county.  The property tax bill is based on the assessed value of the property, not the market value. The county assessor is responsible for discovering, listing, classifying and … Continued

Land Title’s October Charitable Campaign

Each year, Land Title supports a Colorado-based organization for our fall charitable campaign. This October, we are proud to team with the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with depression and mood disorders through research, community programs and education. For each closing conducted during the … Continued

Resort Community 2021 Market Wrap-Up

Resort communities continue to see jaw-dropping pricing driven by continued demand and historically low inventory. Even with incredibly low inventory, resort properties all seem to have a price at which cash buyers can get in. Not surprising, cash sale transactions significantly outnumbered those with loans. The start of 2022 is indicating continued high demand with … Continued

Peak Innovation Park in Colorado Springs Selected for the 20th Anniversary of the Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge

Land Title Guarantee Company and NAIOP Colorado (the Commercial Real Estate Development Association), are thrilled to announce that Peak Innovation Park, collectively sponsored by Urban Frontier, the Colorado Springs Airport and Flywheel Capital, will be the development site for the 20th Anniversary of the Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge (the Challenge) to be held on May 3, 2022. The Challenge is the premier real estate … Continued

Land Title Supports Boulder Community With Donation to Wildfire Fund

Our hearts are with our friends and neighbors impacted by the December 30, 2021 wildfires in Boulder County. The Marshall Fire claimed roughly 900 structures across 6,200 acres, displacing families and claiming businesses with its destruction. Land Title remains committed to the communities in which we work and thrive and, in this spirit, has identified … Continued

All About 1099-S Forms

Did you receive a 1099-S from Land Title and wonder why you received it? PRO TIP: Work with a tax professional or check out the IRS website to learn more (the below is an informational overview only). IRS Form 1099-S is a tax document used to ensure that the full amount of capital gains received … Continued

A Short History Of The Land Title Pen…

While Land Title Guarantee Company is well-known for delivering an exceptional transaction experience, the Company is also renowned for its trademark blue pens. But, there is much more to the pen in terms of form and function than many realize. The Landy pen (as it is affectionately known by Land Title employees) is not only … Continued