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Closing day is often the most anticipated moment in a real estate transaction, yet many buyers and sellers are often

The holiday season has a way of slowing the pace and shifting our focus, both in life and in real estate. Calendars fill up, clients get busy and the real estate market settles into a quieter rhythm.

With the recent release of the Superman blockbuster movie, heroics and capes are top of mind. While we might not be faster than a speeding bullet or more powerful than a locomotive, the Continental Title Company team knows a thing or two about saving the day behind the scenes.

So, how do you feel about cranberry sauce?

Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that – next to giant roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie – there isn’t a more iconic Thanksgiving dish than that distinct, rose-colored sweet and tart side. In fact, we eat more than 400 million pounds of cranberries each year—20 percent of that happening on the fourth Thursday of November alone.

That’s why we can’t talk about wire fraud too much. It is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month after all! Recently, we shared some simple tips on how to stay vigilant in your defense against cybercriminals, such as updating your passwords frequently and implementing protocols and guidelines for your teams.

Happy spooky season from your friends at Continental Title Company!
October is a month for treats, but it’s also a month known for tricks (and not the fun kind). That’s why we wanted to spotlight National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the very real dangers of wire fraud.

As you’re examining the many expenses related to your potential home loan and purchase, you may have noticed two expenses that seem overlapping at first glance–owner’s title insurance (or the Owner’s Policy) and lender’s title insurance (or the Loan Policy). It makes sense to ask what these are and why they’re there. Both serve as important items for you, and your lender, both now and in the future.

While depositing earnest money isn’t always a requirement, it benefits both you (the buyer) and the seller.