While the rest of the country begins to feel more than just a slight chill in the air, those of us here in Southern California are still experiencing beautiful weather with plenty of time left to enjoy some activities outdoors and indoors alike! Ticor Title Company happily presents our November 2014 Calendar of Events withRead more
One of the defining characteristics of the current economic recovery has been a widespread risk-aversion; in fact this has been the most risk-averse recovery ever. This in turn has led to significant deleveraging and increases in money demands … [read more]
Ticor Title knows that homeowners depend upon the strength and reliability of a reputable title insurer to back their policies for as long as they own their home. That’s why we are proud of our long standing history of providing homeowners with the most innovative title and escrow products on the market. Our clients enjoyRead more
This is a week worth noting with stocks, retail sales, the NAHB housing market index falling and small business optimism slipping. But, on the upside housing starts increased and initial jobless claims fell to their lowest level since April 2000 … [read more]
When you purchase something as financially significant as real property, the consequences of the way in which you hold title to the property should not be taken lightly. Because there are many ways to hold title to real property, be it Community Property, Joint Tenancy, a Trust, or Registered Domestic Partners, it is crucially importantRead more
Last month, the former head of Goldman Sachs’ housing research team, Joshua Pollard, issued a lengthy report to the White House. In it, he predicted that home prices would … [read more]
Ticor Title recommends having the title company hold funds at the close of escrow, as well as instructing the sellers to pay the 1st installment property taxes (payable to your county’s tax collector, usually in the form of a cashier’s check). Ticor Title will then document the 1st installment payment and forward the check toRead more
This month Consumer Focus discusses finding your financial balance, teaching financial literacy to your children, retirement savings, and keys to surviving wildfires, plus we include the Economic Update and Housing Report … [read issue]
We have been reporting that the economy is improving, howbeit slow and in some ways inconsistent. The unemployment rate is coming down, incomes are rising, sales are … [read more]
Today most buyers don’t live in house prices … they live in house payments. TicorAgent 3.0 is Ticor’s exclusive new iOS and Android app that quickly calculates buyer affordability, monthly payments, and closing costs – all in one! With county specific taxes, title fees, escrow fees, and lender’s fees built into TicorAgent 3.0, it isRead more