On Episode 6 of Seattle Real Estate Chat, we’re joined by Barbie Van Horn of First American Title and Escrow. Barbie address what title insurance is and why it’s important for Washington State home buyers. She also addresses sewer capacity charges for King County, Snohomish County and Pierce County.
Will Other Big Real Estate Brokerages Abandon their Joint Ventures with Title, Escrow or Mortgage Companies?
August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’m hearing this morning that local real estate brokerage, John L. Scott has decided to terminate their joint venture business arrangement with Rainier Title and Escrow. After seven to eight years of touting that business arrangements like this benefit the consumer, apparently they’re singing another tune. [Read more…]
To All the Rock Stars at The Talon Group
August 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It was announced a few days ago that First American is pulling in The Talon Group and Pacific NW Title. I’ve been thinking about all the fun and informative videos the group at Talon have created and thought I’d share “Rock Star” with you.
We get to enjoy these brands for a few more weeks until they’re official absorbed by First American on October 1, 2011, when they all “combine forces”.
For the record, I have enjoyed working with my escrow and title teams at The Talon Group for these past seven (?) years. I think you are all rock stars!
