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Alliance Title – Spotlight – Manuela McVey

It’s time to highlight another great Alliance Title team member! Today’s associate spotlight shines on Manuela McVey. Manuela works out of our Pocatello, ID branch as a Title Officer, but she often lends her search capabilities to the entire East Idaho Servicing Team. “I’ve always loved the challenge of being able to put a search […]

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We need your help to fight hunger again this year!

The month of May is known for many things: Spring flowers, ALS Awareness, The Kentucky Derby AND it’s also the new month that Alliance Title will be working with our communities throughout Idaho, and parts of Montana and Washington to ‘Close the Hunger Gap’. That’s right, we are moving our annual food drive from October […]

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4 reasons we should all celebrate National Volunteer Month

There’s already been so much to celebrate in April. The ultimate joke day, religious holidays and Financial Literacy Month, just to name a few. But we didn’t want to let the month run out without spotlighting the importance of community service for all of us in real estate.  As you likely know, our teams are […]

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4 things sellers should keep in mind right now

First-time buyers have always gotten plenty of love from real estate professionals, but a similar group needs guidance during times like these, too. Yes, we’re talking about people getting ready to sell in today’s changing market. There are still plenty of people thinking about selling out there, and we’re here to help everyone involved get […]

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Alliance Title – Spotlight – Brenda Stevens

It’s time for the next Alliance Title associate spotlight. Today, we’re introducing you to Brenda Stevens in our Central Title Services (CTS) in Boise, ID. As a Title Officer in this important department, Brenda does a little bit of everything for our customers’ title commitments. That variety – and collaboration with her Alliance Title colleagues […]

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Your email security helps all of us fight wire fraud

Email is how business gets done in 2023 – and it’s been that way for years. But if you haven’t upgraded your email account or its security, you may be the perfect target for wire fraudsters. We don’t mean to be blunt, but in a world where $6.9 billion was lost across all sectors due […]

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Seller concessions are back in real estate. Here are 3 things to know.

We don’t have to tell our fellow real estate professionals this, but the market has certainly changed quickly during the past 18 months. Now can still be a perfect time to buy or sell, depending on your situation, but we wanted to emphasize one reality for both buyers and sellers. The seller’s concession has returned – and […]

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3 things to know about credit when buying a home

Happy Financial Literacy Month! Every homebuying journey involves plenty of talk about money, especially if you’re in the market for your first home. The good news is there are plenty of people ready to help guide you on this adventure and make your homeownership dreams come true. (Shoutout to all our loan officers out there!)    […]

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Alliance Title – Spotlight – Vicki Slekar

We have a new associate spotlight! It’s time to highlight the collaborative spirit and hard work of Vicki Slekar in our Meridian, ID branch.   As an Escrow Assistant who is part of TEAM GREEN, Vicki’s job comprises a little of everything, including being responsible for fundings. If something needs to get done, Vicki is always ready […]

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Paw Power: 3 tips to make your love of animals work for you

It’s safe to say that most people have a fondness for animals. After all, 70% of American households own pets, with dogs and cats accounting for the majority. We’ve talked about pets and marketing before when trying to sell your home – highlight the pet amenities, but minimize the presence of your own specific pet. […]

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