We’re having a Luau! Announcing our new Gig Harbor Escrow location!

Our Gig Harbor Escrow branch has moved and we’re very excited about the new location! For those familiar with the Gig Harbor area, we’re right on Soundview drive across the street from the Harvester Restaurant. The new office offers more spacious escrow signing rooms, a comfortable waiting area, and plenty of windows for more natural [...]

The Anatomy of a Non-Judicial Foreclosure in Washington State

Real estate loans (usually in the form of deeds of trusts) can be foreclosed through court proceedings (a judicial foreclosure) or outside of the court’s involvement (a non-judicial foreclosure) in the State of Washington. If a deed of trust contains a clause which provides “power of sale” to the trustee (a designated party listed on [...]

Save Money on Title and Escrow!

Savvy home buyers (or those refinancing) are always looking for every possible way to save money on their home purchase or refinance transaction. A penny saved is a penny earned, right? Well here’s a money saving tip! Save money on your Title Insurance and Escrow Fees! Title and escrow are most likely the farthest [...]

Why Do I Need Title Insurance? The Tale of the Lingering Line of Credit…

Why do I need Title Insurance? Good question. And there are many good answers. Title insurance is one of those things that property owners may not appreciate until it comes time to make a claim. And when a claim is covered, that property owner thanks their lucky stars (and their Title insurer