Spring Greetings from Cowlitz Title!

Greetings from Cowlitz Title!

With Spring around the corner, I am already starting to feel the energy and the positive vibe within us all! And based on the uptick in the purchase mortgage applications in recent weeks, I foresee a fruitful spring and summer for our real estate community.

With that, we want to be your title company of choice, so remember to select Cowlitz County Title when writing up your next offer.

Yours Truly,

Bianca Lemmons

Just Released: 2011 Foreclosure Report

Nationally, the number of loans in the foreclosure inventory decreased 8.4 percent in December 2011 compared to December 2010, a decline of 130,000 properties nationwide. Read more to find out why.

Cascade Pacific Home Loans is Moving!

Cascade Pacific Home Loans is moving to a new location: 803 Vandercook Way, Suite 6E, Longview. Drop by and check out their new office!

Mortgage Applications Jumped Last Week

Applications for home mortgage purchases jumped last week as interest rates dipped, though demand for refinancing waned... read more.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 27th - Three Rivers Christian School presents An Evening with Frank Peretti:

frankperetti Frank Peretti, author of works such as "This Present

Darkness" and "The Oath," has more than 15 million novels in print. He is nothing short of a publishing phenomenon and has been called "America's hottest Christian novelist." A highly entertaining speaker, come and enjoy Peretti's wit and wisdom in this

rare opportunity. Meet and greet or sponsorship opportunities are also available by contacting Development Director Erin Hart. A fundraising event for Three Rivers Christian School, tickets are $15.00 for Adults and $12.00 for Students and Seniors. Click here to purchase tickets online.

MBA Statistics
Rates and Trends

The Mortgage Bankers Association application statistics can be an interesting picture of what's going on in the real estate market. Click here to view some of the most recent graphs.

Cowlitz Title Is Now On Facebook
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Join us as a "friend" on Facebook and stay up-to-date on what's happening at CCT!

A "How-To" Guide for the New Facebook Business Pages

Page owners will have until March 30 to update their pages to the new design; after that, Facebook will switch your page automatically. Read more on how to update your Facebook page before they do it for you!

Got Investors?

Many Realtors have chosen to spend much of their time marketing and working with investors for an obvious reason: they typically have cash! And many times they have property that will be relinquished or purchased in the process, so be sure and discuss their options of doing a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange. This is a sure way to solidify and relay to your client that you are working for them and are looking out for their best interest! For more information regarding Tax Deferred Exchanges, visit this website...

Happy Birthday To You!

March 1st: Amee Paxton, Cowlitz County Auditor's Office

March 3rd: Wally Wilson, Windermere

March 5th: Mark Scroggins, CB Bain

March 6th: Judy Allen, Windermere

March 9th: Diane Lokan, John L. Scott

March 11th: Bianca Lemmons, Cowlitz Title

March 11th: Ryan Robbins, Pacific NW Realty

March 11th: Jayme King, Windermere

March 12th: Dan Twiss, Wells Fargo

March 12th: Tara Granger, Windermere

March 17th: Howard Nagle

March 18th: Karen Sheckard, RE/MAX Premiere

March 18th: Terry McLaughlin, Cowlitz County Assessor

March 18th: Jan LeBrun, John L. Scott

March 20th: Brandi Kuljis, Cowlitz County Auditor's Office

March 22nd: Janet Madsen, Cowlitz Title

March 30th: Elaine Williams, Prudential NW Properties

Have we missed your birthday? Please contact the office of Cowlitz title at 423-5330 to get you added to our birthday list.

"The only source of knowledge

is experience."

-Albert Einstein

Do you have questions? Or is there something you'd like to see in the Title TidBits? Just email bianca@cowlitztitle.com!