Billionaire developer Joe Cayre comes to Denver; shares his inspirational...
A highly respected industry visionary recently shared his wisdom and experience as the keynote speaker at DMCAR’s Colorado Commercial Real Estate Symposium. Entrepreneur and billionaire developer Joe...
View ArticleOn this day, August 26th
On August 26th in History…. Lead Story 1939 First televised Major League baseball game American Revolution 1776 Washington urges Hessians to desert Automotive 1959 Mini makes its debut...
View ArticleCanyon Title of Denver Achieves National Risk Rating Credential
Respected Colorado Settlement Firm Passes 100 Point Independent Evaluation Process Denver, CO, —Canyon Title of Denver (Canyon), announced that it has successfully passed an independent operational...
View ArticleCanyon Title of Denver Achieves National Risk Rating Credential
Respected Colorado Settlement Firm Passes 100 Point Independent Evaluation Process Denver, CO, —Canyon Title of Denver (Canyon), announced that it has successfully passed an independent operational...
View ArticleBidding wars and loan delays. How have these impacted you?
The lending side of our industry was turned on its ear back in January with the implementation of CFPB Title XIV and what we’re commonly referring to as QM. If you’ve been paying attention and how...
View ArticleWhat Are the Signs of a Hardship?
- By Sheila Surber, MainStreet Properties Without a defined hardship, it’s impossible to do a short sale. It’s a hurdle that must be met to start the process. There are TWO types of hardships- One...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in the market – June 2014 (Part 3)
CASH BUYERS SKYROCKETS In the first quarter of 2014, 42.7% of all US residential property sales were all cash purchases, reported by RealtyTrac. That is up from 19.1% in the first quarter of 2013....
View ArticleWhat’s happening in the market – June 2014 (Part 2)
FORECLOSURES DOWN Foreclosures drop 20% in April from April of 2013. Bank repossessions increased 4% in April from March; but are down 14% from April 2013. NEW HOME SALES ARE UP New home sales in April...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in the market – June 2014 (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of a 3 part Blog Series. EXPANDING ACCESS TO HOME FINANCING Mel Watt, the new Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), announced that his main goal is to expand access to...
View ArticleWhat to Expect at Closing
For those of us in the title and real estate industries, we sometimes take for granted what a closing is and its importance to buyers and sellers. For the new home buyer especially, explaining what to...
View ArticleGeneva Financial Market Update April 2013
LACK OF SKILLED LABOR SLOWS NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION The number of new home construction permits issued in February was the highest recorded since June of 2008, up almost 5% from January. Rising...
View ArticleLoan Modification Bill Sent to Governor
On March 8, 2013, House Bill 13-1017 was sent to the Governor for signature. If signed by the Governor, the new law would protect borrowers in the process of a loan modification. When a loan is...
View ArticleWhat Home Buyers Want
“Now that Americans are buying houses again, the nation’s home builders are eager to find out what may have changed on consumers’ wish lists and how the recession may have impacted overall attitudes...
View ArticleMortgage and refi complications with a spouse
There are several lists and tasks and processes you must go through when purchasing a home. But did you ever stop and consider how your mortgage payments might be affected because of your spouse?...
View ArticleThe Best Day to List a Home Is…
T.G.I.F. One day of the week can mean an extra $5,000 in a home-seller’s pocket. Last year, homes listed on Fridays sold for 99.1% of the seller’s original asking price, the highest percentage of any...
View ArticleHome Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program
If you can’t afford your mortgage payment and it’s time for you to transition to more affordable housing, the Home Affordable Foreclosure AlternativesSM (HAFA) program is designed for you. HAFA...
View ArticleMost Important Things to Do Before and After Closing
One of the most important things to do when buying a home is having a checklist. As Brendon DeSimone of Zillow puts it, “You searched for homes over the course of months or even years. You endured a...
View ArticleCan the New FB Graph Help Realtors?
It has been well documented here on the Canyon Title blog that technology is rapidly changing for Real Estate Agents. And the best way to stay on top of all that is changing is through the help of...
View ArticleThe Best Industry to Work in? Real Estate
Real estate is the best industry to work in nationwide, according to the 2013 Top National Workplaces rankings by WorkplaceDynamics. Despite real estate professionals facing a “down market for the past...
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