Though it might not feel like summer is anywhere close to being over here in Southern California, we are officially that much closer to the fall season! As the weather cools, the kids go back to school, and we welcome the change in season, be sure to take advantage of Ticor’s September Calendar of EventsRead more
Credit scores and traditional underwriting aren’t the only factors that determine the interest rate on your mortgage. The state where you live can also have a big impact. In fact… [learn more]
California Mechanics’ Lien law provides special protection to contractors, subcontractors, laborers and suppliers who furnish labor or materials to repair, remodel or build your home. If any of these people are not paid for the services or materials they have provided, your home may be subject to a mechanic’s lien and eventual sale in aRead more
Recent mortgage reports indicate that consumer access to mortgages is opening up and demand is rising. Low interest rates are fostering rising demand … [read more]
The Documentary Transfer Tax Act authorizes the board of supervisors of a county or city to impose a tax with respect to specified instruments that transfer specified interests in real property. The act requires the amount of tax due and the location of the property to show on the face of the document, and ifRead more
When it comes to property – we should always be concerned about encroachments; whether the seller’s use of 5 square feet of the neighbor’s property is a problem? Can we expect that the neighbor will continue to permit it? It is in fact a problem, and we cannot expect the permissive user to continue. WhenRead more
Moody’s Analytics recently released their latest U.S. Macro Forecast, by economist Mark Zandi. Here are two central themes highlighted to support their belief that the economy is truly recovering … [read more]
The Consumer Focus publication is a once monthly newsletter featuring tips for the savvy consumer. This month topics include: how to avoid common house buying mistakes, retirement savings, how colors can affect your mood, safety in the kitchen, and is now the time to refinance? [read full article]
In today’s world of busy probate courts and exorbitant death taxes, the living trust has become a common manner of holding title to real property. As a leader in information technologies, Ticor is proud to offer our clients and associates valuable resources and tools to help bring better understanding to the intricacies of the industry.Read more