Futura Title & Escrow Blog
What’s ahead for commercial real estate the rest of the year?
While we typically use this blog as a great educational resource for all things homebuying, you should know that our teams can also facilitate commercial closings. So, let’s talk about commercial real estate (CRE). Similar to the residential world, no one knows exactly what’s ahead, but here are a few trends to keep an eye […]
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Futura Title Spotlight – Heather Ward
We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Heather Ward! As a Title Officer on our National Title Services (NTS) team in Boise, Idaho, Heather has dedicated an impressive 20 years to the title industry, building her entire career with our team. Her favorite part of the job? “Being able to help our clients and solving […]
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TITLE TOOLBOX
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Unlocking Your Home Equity: What You Need to Know
We wanted to use this week’s blog to talk about a money-related topic. While we always suggest asking a loan officer or financial adviser any specific financial questions, we wanted to talk about home equity! Why? Because No. 1) it’s one of the top reasons homeownership rocks, and No. 2) the topic will be discussed […]
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How Lenders Can Help Keep Closings on Track
When others in the industry put a spotlight on the importance of the products we offer, it makes us smile. That’s why this Q&A about the importance of title insurance published by the Mortgage Bankers Association caught our eye. It’s full of great information for anyone wondering why title insurance is so essential, and we […]
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Wire fraud victim shares her story to help protect others
As we head into summer, we are here to reminder our customers that cybercriminals don’t take vacations. All of us need to always stay vigilant in the fight against wire fraud and other scams. However, we know this repeated message can get stale. That’s why we’re always looking for new ways to talk about this […]
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The importance of videos on social media
Since video on social media continues to grow in popularity, we thought we’d use this opportunity to share more video tips with all our real estate friends. Why? Videos featuring you or your team remain among the best ways to give customers – and future clients – a glimpse of who you are behind the […]
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Futura Title Spotlight – Kellie Murdock
This Futura Title spotlight shines brightly on a dedicated professional whose commitment to excellence has been a cornerstone of our organization for more than two decades. Meet Kellie Murdock, Escrow Support Specialist for the Snake River Basin Division, serving all of East Idaho. Kellie certainly knows the ins and outs of everything escrow. Her favorite […]
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We’re celebrating our Escrow Officers all Home Ownership Month long!
How important is great escrow work to your closing? There are many moving parts behind the scenes that are essential to get a transaction across the finish line. That’s why, during this National Homeownership Month, we’re talking more about the important role of an Escrow Officer. Your local Escrow Officer has two jobs: getting your […]
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A Guide to Understanding All-Cash Deals
There are pros and cons to not needing a mortgage for your real estate purchase, whether you’re a seasoned investor, a diligent saver or someone with significant equity in a previous home. In this blog, we’ll outline a few key things cash buyers – and the people selling to them – should know right now. […]
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