Category Archive: Kittitas Title News

If you’re a seller, presenting your home in its best light is key. And staging your home is a good way to make it stand out in the crowd.  We saw this article recently and wanted to provide some DIY tips anyone can use for staging. Staging your home doesn’t have to be an expensive […]

2023 has been the year of many things in real estate, including the seller impersonation scam. Just consider these recent stories (here and here). Title professionals of all kinds are talking about this issue amongst ourselves. We’re getting advisories from our underwriters, trade associations and more. In fact, ALTA CEO Diane Tomb recently penned this op-ed for HousingWire in […]

No matter how far off a second home may be in your future, it’s never too early to dream. Buying a vacation home is a big purchase that comes with many decisions. Mountains or beach? Hot or cold? Close by or across the country? Whatever you decide is best for your journey, we wanted to […]

Our teams work with some of the best real estate professionals in our markets, and we appreciate our relationship with you. As the calendar creeps into August, it got us thinking about two things – going back to school and football.  That’s why this blog covers learning how to become a better leader – no […]

Buying or selling property is a huge life event for anyone – it’s part of why we love what we do! The journey is full of exciting highs, but there can also be some nerve-wracking uncertainties and other hurdles along the way. These challenges are often referred to as pain points, which are specific problems […]

Our teams are about next chapters, new beginnings and fresh starts. It’s why we love real estate. A new house is a blank slate ready for you to make it yours. While we still believe Closings Days should be celebratory, at least under most circumstances, this recent article from Realtor.com did cause us to pause a bit […]

Whether you’re a dedicated Swiftie or not, this is undoubtedly the season of all things Taylor Swift. Our teams wanted to join the fun before her cross-country Eras Tour trek ends, so we compiled a list of four T-Swift songs with everything to do with the real estate world right now.   You Need to Calm […]

It’s time to share some good news when it comes to how Americans view real estate. Despite some of the widely publicized obstacles, property ownership is still considered the best long-term investment for many.   That’s according to a recent Gallup poll. In it, 34% of Americans ranked real estate as the top choice for long-term investment in […]

With property values soaring in recent years, leveraging home equity has become a topic of increasing interest. Regardless of if you’re a potential seller or not, building equity has benefits for all homeowners. Understanding home equity, particularly in today’s rapidly shifting and fluctuating market, can offer several key financial benefits to homeowners and sellers alike. […]

Let’s talk about Threads. If that’s not ringing a bell, let’s explain. Threads is the new social media app backed by the parent company of Facebook and Instagram that’s billed as the new alternative to Twitter. This isn’t a piece saying that you need to be on Threads. As we’ve mentioned before, there are plenty of social […]