Ho, ho, ho! Happy Holidays from the Continental Title Company team.
We recently spotted this article on steps to improving your credit score from Yahoo! and thought it would be a perfect message to close out the year.
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.
You may already know the difference between a “spot” survey–or Surveyor’s Real Property Report (SRPR)–and a “stake” survey or Boundary Survey (the official legal name). But prospective homeowners or home purchasers would do themselves a favor by learning how a title company considers either to protect your future investments.
You may have heard the terms escrow and title bandied about in real estate circles. Perhaps you are closing on your next real estate transaction at a title and escrow company. Are you curious about what these terms mean? To learn more about these terms read on.
Many folks worry about the security of sending money online. The American Land & Title Association has many resources to protect you from wire fraud - and all are practices Continental Title Company has put in place!
This year (through Q3) we’ve been able to raise just over $40,000 through our #CTCCares giving campaign. $5,335 of the total has been designated to the Veterans Community Project.