Alliance Title & Escrow Blog
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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02/19/26
Alliance Title Branch Spotlight – Coeur d’Alene
This Alliance Title Spotlight travels to one of Idaho’s most vibrant cities, Coeur d’Alene, located in the northern part of the state. While CDA is a growing community, it still feels like a small town in all the right ways. Here’s another fun fact: Coeur d’Alene has recently been named the cleanest city in America! […]
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02/17/26
Alliance Title Spotlight – Tamara Rogers
This Alliance Title spotlight features a relatively new face in our Meridian, ID, branch. Tamara Rogers is an Escrow Assistant who has been with the Alliance Title team for about six great months! While Tamara is new to the title world, she’s well-versed in how real estate transactions work, thanks to three years of experience […]
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Here’s how Olympic sports relate to real estate
Nothing gets us more excited about protecting the American Dream than rooting for Team USA at the Olympics. Today we’re talking all about how our favorite events in Milan mirror what we do in the real estate and title industries. As always, thank you for trusting us to deliver gold-medal service on your residential or […]
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02/10/26
4 simple ways lenders can help create smoother closings
Great closings are built on preparation, communication and strong partnerships among everyone involved in the transaction. As your trusted title company, much of our work happens behind the scenes, but the goal is always right in front: Delivering a smooth, secure and predictable closing experience every time. That goal becomes even easier to achieve when […]
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