Category Archive: Human Interest

09/8/26

You may have seen the USA Today piece suggesting members of Gen Z want to live at home, but the data behind it tells a slightly different story, at least regarding this younger generation’s real estate goals.  That’s why we dove into the Clever Real Estate survey to spotlight some figures our fellow property professionals […]

09/1/26

It’s time to put another one of our wonderful associates in the Alliance Title spotlight. Meet Tara Lehman! Tara is an Escrow Manager in our Emmett, ID, branch.  Tara has been in the title industry for more than two decades and has spent most of that with Alliance Title. When asked what she loves most […]

Let’s be honest: RESPA sounds intimidating. But there’s no reason to worry if you’re doing things right every day. After all, staying compliant shouldn’t be a battle. In fact, you can use it as proof that you always put clients first!  Here’s what to know:  RESPA stands for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and […]

08/25/26

You may have seen the USA Today piece suggesting members of Gen Z want to live at home, but the data behind it tells a slightly different story, at least regarding this younger generation’s real estate goals.  That’s why we dove into the Clever Real Estate survey to spotlight some figures our fellow property professionals […]

08/20/26

Today, the Alliance Title Spotlight travels to Soda Springs, ID, where our branch office is known for having two hardworking Kims: Escrow Officer Kim Lindstrom and Escrow Assistant Kim Black. Besides sharing a first name, these women are experienced professionals who take pride in serving their neighbors, friends and customers in Caribou County with care.  […]

08/18/26

This spotlight shines on Ibi Alejandre, an Escrow Assistant at our Meridian, ID branch! While Ibi has been a valued member of the Alliance Title team for eight months, she brings over five years of dedicated real estate experience to her role; expertise she constantly puts to work for her customers and colleagues. For Ibi, the […]

These days, it feels like everything is recorded – and new data suggests that’s true even for the home showings or open houses you attend as a prospective buyer. As your trusted partner in the closing process, our teams want to make sure you’re prepared. According to LendingTree, 56% of recent home sellers said recording […]

08/11/26

You know online reviews are important. People have been saying it for years: consumers trust digital testimonials just as much as their friends and family. In fact, 97% of people say they read online reviews before making a purchase decision, and companies without recent reviews raise red flags. However, there are a few new factors […]

08/3/26

Our branches appreciate your investor and commercial business, too! That’s why we’re highlighting a specific transaction type that can be a powerful tool for investors of all sizes. Yes, we’re talking about Internal Revenue Code section 1031 exchanges. A 1031 exchange allows property owners to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment […]

07/28/26

Open houses aren’t just for spring and summer. They can be a valuable way to showcase a home and meet with prospective clients well into the back half of the year. As we approach a new school year, motivated buyers are still looking to move. Whether you’re a homeowner preparing to sell or an agent […]