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Plain-English one-pagers on what actually trips up Central Colorado deals — organized by who they’re for. We’re publishing them one at a time; more land here regularly.
The scam that's rampant in rural Colorado — and how we catch it.
Read → GuideWhat each one is, when you need it, and what it covers.
Read →What each schedule means and where deals actually get stuck.
The five title problems we see most — and how to head them off early.
What to tell buyers and sellers before money moves.
The only policy that looks backward — forgery, unknown heirs, hidden liens.
Read → GuideWhat title insurance actually is, in plain English.
Read → GuideWhat happens between offer and keys, step by step.
Read → GuidePremiums vs. closing fees — who sets them and what they cover.
Read →Two policies, two jobs — why you want the owner’s.
Every line on the net sheet, in plain English.
Built to close on your timeline — CPLs, e-recording, clean disbursement.
Read →Closing protection letters on request, every file — how it works with us.
Recording and funding timelines across the counties we serve.
Filed rates across the project lifecycle — acquisition through end-buyer.
Read →Mechanic’s liens, endorsements, and what to line up before you break ground.
Real-estate wire fraud is real and rising. We will never email you new or changed wiring instructions. If you receive wiring instructions or a request to change them — even if they look like they're from us — stop and call our office at a number you already trust before sending any money. When in doubt, call 719-539-1001 and verify in person.
Plain-English answers. Informational only — not legal advice.
An owner's policy protects your ownership against title defects, liens, errors in the public record, and certain claims that could surface after closing. It's a one-time premium at closing that protects you for as long as you own the property.
Title is the research and insurance side — confirming who owns the property and what's attached to it. Escrow is the neutral handling of funds and documents through closing. We do both, on one file, locally.
Central Colorado chains routinely involve ditch easements, mining claims, conservation easements, large-acreage splits, and water rights that convey separately. Our examiners review the recorded items every week and explain what conveys and what's reserved — and flag the water rights that ride separately — details an out-of-area processor can miss.
No. About 80% of our closings happen in person at our Salida, Buena Vista, and Westcliffe offices — but we also close in Denver or remotely with a notary.
Our typical title turnaround is three business days; curative work usually adds two to four days depending on what surfaces. Timelines are typical, not guaranteed — loop us in early.
Send us the details and the right local team will get you an answer — usually the same business day.
