Category Archive: News

When house hunting, it’s easy to focus on existing homes, but a newly built home may be worth a closer look. New construction can offer greater peace of mind, modern features and valuable financial incentives.  As a regional title and escrow provider, our teams primarily use this space to cover topics that apply to all […]

It’s time to put another one of our hardworking associates in the Futura Title & Escrow spotlight. Meet Angie Wonser! Angie is an Accounting Department Manager for Futura and is based in Burns, OR.   In total, Angie has been with our company for 27 years and still enjoys that “every day brings something new.” She […]

Let’s be honest: RESPA sounds intimidating. But there’s no reason to worry if you’re doing things right every day. After all, staying compliant shouldn’t be a battle. In fact, you can use it as proof that you always put clients first!  Here’s what to know:  RESPA stands for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and […]

You may have seen the USA Today piece suggesting members of Gen Z want to live at home, but the data behind it tells a slightly different story, at least regarding this younger generation’s real estate goals.  That’s why we dove into the Clever Real Estate survey to spotlight some figures our fellow property professionals […]

These days, it feels like everything is recorded – and new data suggests that’s true even for the home showings or open houses you attend as a prospective buyer. As your trusted partner in the closing process, our teams want to make sure you’re prepared. According to LendingTree, 56% of recent home sellers said recording […]

You know online reviews are important. People have been saying it for years: consumers trust digital testimonials just as much as their friends and family. In fact, 97% of people say they read online reviews before making a purchase decision, and companies without recent reviews raise red flags. However, there are a few new factors […]

We are proud to shine this month’s Futura Title spotlight on Bre Bohner. Bre is a Trust Officer with the Centralized Title Services team based in our Boise Emerald office. Bre has been a valuable member of the Futura Title family for five years. Though she has held multiple positions during that time, she has […]

Our branches appreciate your investor and commercial business, too! That’s why we’re highlighting a specific transaction type that can be a powerful tool for investors of all sizes. Yes, we’re talking about Internal Revenue Code section 1031 exchanges. A 1031 exchange allows property owners to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment […]

Open houses aren’t just for spring and summer. They can be a valuable way to showcase a home and meet with prospective clients well into the back half of the year. As we approach a new school year, motivated buyers are still looking to move. Whether you’re a homeowner preparing to sell or an agent […]

As much as we love using this space to celebrate the joys of homeownership, it’s time to address a less-than-fun topic: buyer’s remorse. Why? We want everyone to be happy with their real estate purchase when they use one of our branches — not just on Closing Day, but for years to come! That’s why […]