Alliance Title & Escrow Blog
04/1/26
Need the latest market data? We can help with that!
Happy spring! As the market heats up, information and data are two of the most important keys to staying ahead. After all, real estate moves fast. The most successful real estate professionals need to stay up to date and locked in for their clients. That’s where we – specifically our branded local market reports – […]
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03/31/26
It’s time to talk about testimonials again!
If you read this blog regularly, you know we often reference statistics from our friends at the National Association of REALTORS® showing the high number of buyers and sellers who use agents. Those figures last year were at 88% for buyers and 91% for sellers (a new record). But here’s another component of that data […]
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03/24/26
New findings highlight evolving wire fraud threat
As market activity picks up this season, this blog is a reminder for everyone in real estate to slow down. Why? Because cybercriminals pose a bigger threat than ever to our transactions and the money involved. Wire fraud is not a new threat in real estate, but as technology advances, so do the tactics used […]
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03/19/26
Alliance Title Branch Spotlight – Kalispell and Whitefish, MT
This Alliance Title branch spotlight showcases our company’s strong presence in Flathead County. Our Kalispell and Whitefish, MT, branches are primarily served by the same team of hardworking and caring professionals who specialize in making the closing process smooth across both locations. Without further ado, here is what makes our two Montana branches so special. […]
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03/17/26
Alliance Title Spotlight – Lupe Moreno
Our next Alliance Title spotlight honoree is Lupe Moreno, an Escrow Officer in our Idaho Falls, ID, branch! Though Lupe is new to the Alliance Title family – having just celebrated her three-month anniversary with us on March 15 – she’s very familiar with how real estate transactions work.“I’ve been in lending since the mid […]
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Expert title work is essential for new construction properties, too!
As we approach the spring market, we wanted to share a message for all the buyers out there. Don’t forget to consider new construction options during your home search. Often, this avenue isn’t considered by potential homebuyers, especially those going through the process for the first time. But we’re here to change that. Why? Because […]
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03/10/26
What does free and clear actually mean for your property?
Real estate has its own language. That’s why this blog is focused on a term often used – but not always fully understood: What does it mean when a property is “free and clear?” Most may think it means that a property doesn’t have a mortgage attached to it, but for us, it’s more than […]
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03/3/26
Alliance Title Spotlight – Eric Polatis
This Alliance Title spotlight gives us the chance to talk about Senior Advisory Title Officer Eric Polatis! Eric has been with our team for 14 years and works out of the company’s Emerald Street branch in Boise, Idaho, as part of the Treasure Valley Title Services team. What does Eric love about title? That there’s […]
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03/2/26
STOP TYPING, START RESULTING: Here’s how to make ChatGPT work for you
Thank you to everyone who answered our recent survey about the tools you use most. We heard you loud and clear! Artificial Intelligence remains what everyone is talking about – and utilizing. With that in mind, our team is here with more tips on how all of us can use these robots more effectively – […]
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02/24/26
The three Ds: defect, divorce and death
As much as we love to keep this space lighthearted and fun, the real estate title world isn’t always full of sunshine and rainbows. We enjoy being part of many milestones in the communities we serve, but unfortunately, two of the top reasons for title defects on a property that is about to be transferred […]
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