We would like to congratulate our Sales Executive Kimberly Bayles for being named Employee of the Month for September 2020! Even during these challenging times we are experiencing, Kimberly had the BEST month of her career to date in the month of August. We are unbelievably proud of her dedication to her clients, her tenacity,Read more
New home sales rallied again in July, rising 13.9% to an annual rate of 901k, after substantial gains of 15.1% and 20.5% in June and May. New home sales are mow at their highest since 2006, supported by pent-up demand and rock bottom rates. The current sales pace is 36.3% above the July 2019 annualizedRead more
Existing home sales surged 24.7% higher in July to an annual rate of 5.86 million, well above expectations for an annual rate of 5.40 million. The sizable gain in July follows a huge gain of 20.2% in June; existing home sales are now up 8.7% over last year and hitting their highest level since lateRead more
At the time of writing this article, 4.1 million homeowners had requested a forbearance plan from their mortgage loan servicer. Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, homeowners can suspend their mortgage payments if they have a federally backed mortgage. Forbearance does not erase what the borrowerRead more
MONDAY, July 27th The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 3.7% year-over-year in May, down from a 3.9% annual gain in the previous month. Phoenix, Seattle and Tampa reported the highest year-over-year gain in among the 19 cities (excluding Detroit). Phoenix led the way with an 9.0% annual gain, followed by Seattle withRead more
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for June 2020 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 54.1% compared from a year ago. Compared to May 2020, applications increased by 20%. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns. “The new home purchase market continues to recover –Read more
Two years ago, Rick Bashore, County Manager and Executive Vice President at Ticor Title Orange County, got his team together to redefine what values govern the way they treat their customers and respect their fellow employees. What they come up with is something they call “TicorTRUE,” a credo founded on 12 key principles: Community; Attitude;Read more
Even as we weather this storm together, Ticor Title is still your Number ONE in the industry. We are continuing to work hard to make sure that your important transactions open and close on time, every time. Please reach out to your Sales Executive for answers to your questions. If you have title related needs,Read more
It’s important to not lose perspective as we navigate these uncertain times together. Clearly, many of us feel unease as to what the future holds when it comes to our future economic outlook. Instead of feeling like we cannot control what happens to us during these uncertain times, it is crucial that we remember whatRead more
At Ticor Title we are closely monitoring the latest developments regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in the United States and abroad to help ensure the health and safety of our employees, business partners, and the consumers we serve every day. We also recognize that you are relying upon our ability to continue to provide title insurance andRead more