My name is Raul Martin, I’m 27 years old, and I was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado—a city that shaped not only my childhood but the core values I live by today. Growing up as one of seven siblings taught me a lot about humility, gratitude, and how to make the most of what we had. But it also sparked something deeper in me: the drive to work hard for what I wanted.
From a young age, I had an entrepreneurial spirit and a competitive edge. I was always finding ways to make my own money—whether it was mowing lawns, shoveling snow, or picking up leaves in the neighborhood. I treated school fundraisers like sports tournaments, going all in to win box top and peanut brittle competitions. I didn’t just want to participate—I wanted to win.
Even in middle school, I found creative ways to make a hustle. I sold candy to classmates—and I even offered payment plans to make sure no one got left out. That mindset of making things work and serving others, even in small ways, stuck with me.
As I got older, I realized my true passion was in selling and helping people. That discovery led me into the wireless industry, where I sold phones and did cellphone repairs for over 10 years. I poured everything I had into that path, and eventually, I became the proud owner of four cellphone repair stores across the Denver metro area.
Today, I continue to build on the same foundation of hustle, heart, and service—but now in the world of real estate. Helping families find the right home has become more than a job for me; it's a way to give back and grow with my community.
My journey has been anything but easy, but every step has taught me something valuable. From Aurora’s sidewalks to business ownership, I’ve learned that with the right mindset, persistence, and a little bit of grit, anything is possible. And I’m just getting started.
PAOLA MARTIN, Real Estate with Heart, Hustle, and Homegrown Care. PAOLA Real Estate with and Homegrown
My name is Paola Martin, and I was raised in Aurora, Colorado, as the youngest of seven siblings. Growing up in a busy household taught me to be resourceful, resilient, and grounded in gratitude. Surrounded by hardworking and creative family members, I learned early how to make the most of what we had and always support one another.
While my older brother Raul was building his career —first selling phones and then helping families find their homes—I was discovering my own strengths: connecting with people, bringing calm to chaos, and finding ways to make a positive difference in the lives of those around me. Driven by a blend of compassion and ambition, I bring that same energy to everything I do.
720-380-5365
Paola@themidasteamco.com
My story took a new turn when Raul invited me to join him as a real estate agent. Together, we’re building a family business focused on service, legacy, and creating opportunities—not just to change our own lives, but to transform the lives of others. Aurora isn’t just where I grew up; it’s the foundation of who I am.
My journey is still unfolding, and every chapter is a chance to grow, serve, and lead with heart—just like my big brother. I’m only getting started.
Property Details
Maps
Local Schools
Community Utilities & Resources
Title & Escrow
The information contained is provided by WFG’s Customer Service Department to our customers, and while deemed reliable, is not guaranteed.
This map/plat is being furnished as an aid in locating described land in relation to adjoining streets, natural boundaries and other land, and is not a survey of the land depicted. Except to the extent a policy of title insurance is expressly modified by endorsement, if any, the company does not insure dimensions, distances, location of easements, acreage or other matters shown thereon.
STREET MAP
This map/plat is being furnished as an aid in locating described land in relation to adjoining streets, natural boundaries and other land, and is not a survey of the land depicted. Except to the extent a policy of title insurance is expressly modified by endorsement, if any, the company does not insure dimensions, distances, location of easements, acreage or other matters shown thereon.
AERIAL MAP
This map/plat is being furnished as an aid in locating described land in relation to adjoining streets, natural boundaries and other land, and is not a survey of the land depicted. Except to the extent a policy of title insurance is expressly modified by endorsement, if any, the company does not insure dimensions, distances, location of easements, acreage or other matters shown thereon.
CITY BOUNDARY MAP
This map/plat is being furnished as an aid in locating described land in relation to adjoining streets, natural boundaries and other land, and is not a survey of the land depicted. Except to the extent a policy of title insurance is expressly modified by endorsement, if any, the company does not insure dimensions, distances, location of easements, acreage or other matters shown thereon.
SCHOOLS
4257 S ANDES WAY AURORA CO 80013
2073-03-3-21-022
ARAPAHOE COUNTY CO
Cherry Creek, School District No. 5, In The County Of Arapah
ElementarySchools
Summit Elementary School720-886-6400
18201 East Quincy Ave AURORA CO 80015
Area Desc:
Grades: PK to 05 Distance: 0.26 Miles
Charter School: N
Magnet School: N
Title One: SWP
Sunrise Elementary School720-886-2900
4050 South Genoa Way AURORA CO 80013
Area Desc:
Grades: PK to 05 Distance: 0.83 Miles
Charter School: N Magnet School: N Title One: SWP
MiddleSchools
Horizon Middle School720-886-6100
3981 South Reservoir Road AURORA CO 80013
Area Desc:
Grades: 06 to 08 Distance: 0.31 Miles
Charter School: N
Magnet School: N
Title One: NO
Infinity Middle School720-886-6000
4500 South Himalaya Street AURORA CO 80015
Grades: 06 to 08
Charter School: N
HighSchools
Magnet School: N
Area Desc:
Distance: 1.34 Miles
Title One: NO
Smoky Hill High School720-886-5300
16100 East Smoky Hill Road AURORA CO 80015
Area Desc:
Grades: 09 to 12 Distance: 1.71 Miles
Charter School: N
Magnet School: N
Title One: NO
Eaglecrest High School720-886-1000
5100 South Picadilly Street CENTENNIAL CO 80015
Area Desc:
Grades: 09 to 12 Distance: 2.14 Miles
Charter School: N
Magnet School: N
Title One: NO Your assigned school should be the first school in each category, but it is recommended you check with the district or school. The above is believed to be
Where is the district focusing its attention? What issues underlie these challenges?
What strategies have been put in place to address root causes? Reading achievement for K-12 students Racial inequity in discipline referrals and instructional programming
Lack of systemic student and family engagement strategies and structures Inconsistent systems of student support Inconsistent expectations of student learning across the district Utilize a MTSS Framework to eliminate racial inequities in discipline referrals
What strategies have been put in place to address root causes?
Focused interventions for chronically absent students. Establish the SHHS Student Code of Ethics (The Buffalo Way).
School-wide literacy
2024-25
Lack of school-wide disciplinary literacy focus. Lack of consistency in the implementation of school-wide attendance system. Lack of clearly defined student code of ethics (i.e. The Buffalo Way).
chronic absenteeism by 50% from 54.3% in 2023-24 SY to 27.2% in 2030. All 9th-11th grade students at or above grade-level reading proficiency by 2030.
violent/aggressive incidents by 50% from 27 in 2023-2024 to 13 in 2030.
COMMUNITY
CITY OF AURORA
386,261
POPULATION
$52,551
MEDIAN INCOME
MEDIAN AGE
Before European settlement, the land that now makes up Aurora was the territory of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Núu-agha (Ute), and Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux) tribes. Aurora originated in the 1880s as the town of Fletcher, taking its name from Denver businessman Donald Fletcher who saw it as a real estate opportunity. He and his partners staked out four square miles (10 km2) east of Denver, but the town—and Colorado—struggled mightily after the Silver Crash of 1893. At that point, Fletcher skipped town, leaving the community with a huge water debt.
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Aurora Public Schools
Cherry Creek Public Schools
Douglas County School District
DSST Public Schools
Brighton Public Schools
HOUSING
2010 Census Data
60.27% of homes owner occupied
39.73% of homes rented
POPULATION DENSITY
2000 Census Data
1,939.6 inhabitants per sq. mile
131,040 housing units at an average density of 766.7 per sq. mile
AGE DEMOGRAPHIC
2010 Census Data
27.3% under age 18
6.8% between ages 18 to 24
37.6% between ages 25 to 44
16.8% between ages 45 to 64
8.9% above age 65
CITY QUICK FACTS
3rd most populous city in Colorado 52nd most populous city in the United States
163.588 square miles
5,403 feet elevation
Highest Average Temperature 89º Lowest Average Temperature 17º
Aurora slowly began to grow in Denver's shadow becoming the fastest-growing city in the United States during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Aurora, composed of hundreds of subdivisions, thus carries the name of one of the original development plats from which it sprang.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY BASE MAP
4257 S ANDES WAY AURORA CO 80013
2073-03-3-21-022
Cherry Creek Nursing Center14699 E Hampden Ave303-693-01112.62
Beth Israel At Shalom Park14800 E Belleview Dr303-680-50002.67
St Andrews Village-ltc2670 S Abilene St303-695-93003.65
Gary D DC - Otto Chirop16911 E Quincy Ave303-766-70731.00
Stice, Craig M DC - Stice Chi13731 E Rice Pl, #105303-693-79223.03
Steven J DC - Aurora Ch2220 S Fraser St303-745-32223.33
Thomas A DC - Thom975 S Rifle St303-750-32804.14
Noffsinger, Kevin P DC - Noff10200 E Girard Ave303-873-11165.35
Thomas L Dds18860 E Hampden Ave303-337-22000.99
A Wahl3004 S Andes St303-337-79941.43
Orthodontics16756 E Smoky Hill Rd303-690-04001.46
Maley, Mark A Dds16629 E Smoky Hill Rd303-699-87881.49
Rowe, Merril F DDS - Rowe Mer3574 S Tower Rd, #B303-617-91000.85
UTILITIES & RESOURCES
AURORA UTILITIES
Emergency/Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
United States Postal Service (800) 275-8777
www.usps.com
Xfinity (800) 934-6489
www.xfinity.com
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV
(800) 833-4388
www.directtv.com
The Denver Post (303) 832-3232 www.denverpost.com
Regional Transportation District (RTD) (303) 299-6000
www.rtd-denver.com
Xcel Energy (303) 615-5000 my.xcelenergy.com
City of Aurora Water (303) 739-7388
www.auroragov.org/residents/water
Waste Management Garbage (303) 797-1600
www.wm.com
Waste Connections (303) 288-2100 www.wcdenver.com
Cherry Creek School District (303) 773-1184
www.cherrycreekschools.org
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
USPS
Below is the website if you would like to change your address online or you can visit your local post o ce, they will provide you with the change of address packet.
https://moversguide.usps.com
Bene ts you will receive when you change your address online are:
♦ Exclusive mover savings coupons
♦ Safe and secure with identity veri cation by a simple $1.00 charge to your credit or debt card
♦ Email con rmation at the end of registration of your change of address
* Must have valid email address and credit card to register online.
Colorado Department of Transportation
Below is the website if you would like to change your address online or have any questions.
Region 1 and Headquarters
Denver/Central Colorado 2829 W Howard Place Denver, CO 80204 (303) 759-2368
www.codot.gov
VOTER REGISTRATION
Below is the website if you would like to change your address online or you can ll out the paperwork provided and mail it back to your County Elections O ce listed below.
sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml
County Elections O ce Contacts
Adams County
4430 S Adams County Pkwy 1st Floor, Suite E3102 Brighton, CO 80601 (720) 523-6500
Arapahoe County
5334 S Prince St Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 795-4511
Boulder County 1750 33rd St, Suite 200 Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 413-7740
Broom eld County One DesCombes Dr Broom eld, CO 80020 (303) 438-6332
Denver County 200 W 14th Ave Denver, CO 80204 (720) 913-8683
Douglas County 125 Stephanie Place Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 660-7444
El Paso County 1675 W Garden of the Gods Rd Suite 2201 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 520-6202
Je erson County 3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1100 Golden, CO 80401 (303) 271-8168
Retirement (Pension plans, 401K, Social Security, Veterans A airs)
Investments
(Investment Agencies and Brokers)
Online Bill Payer
Paypal
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
US Post O ce
Department of Motor Vehicles
(Obtain your driver’s license and change vehicle registration)
IRS
Passport O ce
Veteran A airs
Unemployment O ce
(If you are currently receiving unemployment bene ts)
HEALTH
Physician
Pharmacies
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Childcare
Housecleaning Services
Delivery Services
Lawn Care Services
Veterinarian
Pool Service
MEMBERSHIPS
Health Clubs
Membership Clubs (AAA or similar)
Community Groups (PTA, Neighborhood Associations, Civic Clubs)
Children’s Extracurricular Activities (Dance Classes, Music Lesson, Sports Clubs)
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Newspapers
Magazine (USPS will only forward 2 months)
Movie Subscriptions
(Net ix, Blockbuster, etc)
Book or Music Clubs
OTHER
Friends and Family Employers
(typically notify the Human Resources Department)
MOVING CHECKLIST
8 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
Inventory Sheets: Create an inventory sheet of all your belongings which need to be moved
Research Moving Options: You’ll need to decide if yours is a do-it-yourself move or if you’ll be using a moving company.
Request Moving Quote: Solicit moving quotes from as many moving companies and movers as possible. There can be a large di erence between rates and services within moving companies.
Discard Unnecessary Items: Moving is a great time for ridding yourself of unnecessary items. Have a yard sale or donate unnecessary items to charity.
Packing Material: Gather moving boxes and packing material for your move.
Contact Insurance Companies: You’ll need to contact your insurance agent to cancel/transfer your insurance policy.
4 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
Start Packing: Begin packing all things destined for your new location.
Obtain Your Medical Records: Contact your doctor, physician, dentist and other medical specialists who may currently be retaining any of your family’s medical records. Obtain these records or make plans for them to be delivered to your new medical facilities if changing. Security is critical of personal records.
Note Food Inventory Levels: Check your cupboards, refrigerator and freezer. Use up as much of your perishable food as possible.
Small Engines: Service small engines for your move by extracting gas and oil from the machines. This will reduce that chance to catch re during your move.
Protect Jewelry and Valuables: Transfer your jewelry and valuables to a safety deposit box; you don’t want them to be lost or stolen during your move.
Borrowed and Rented Items: Return items which you may have borrowed or rented. Collect items borrowed to others.
1 WEEK BEFORE YOUR MOVE
Your Change of Address: Change your address with the USPS, DMV, Financial Institutions, Utilities, Government O ces, Health Care Service Providers, Memberships, Subscriptions and Insurance Provisions.
Bank Accounts: Transfer or close bank accounts if changing banks. Make sure to have a money order for paying the moving company.
Service Automobiles: If automobiles are to be driven long distance, you’ll want to have them serviced so you have a trouble-free drive.
Cancel Services: Notify any remaining service providers (newspapers, lawn services, etc.) of your move.
Travel Items: Set aside all items you’ll need while traveling. Make sure these are not packed on the moving truck..
Contact Utility Companies: Set utility turno date, seek refunds and deposits and notify them of your new address.
MOVING DAY
Plan Your Itinerary: Make plans to spend the entire day at the house or at least until the movers are on their way. Someone will need to be around to make decisions. Make plans for kids and pets to be at a sitters for the day.
Review the House: Once the house is empty, check the entire house (closets, attic, basement, etc.) to ensure no items are left or no home issues exist.
Double Check With Your Mover: Ensure the mover has the new property address and all of your most recent contact information, should they have any questions during your move.
Vacate Your Home: Make sure utilities are o , doors and windows are locked and notify your real estate agent you’ve vacated the property.
Questions To Ask: Where is the garage door opener? Where are the keys to the house, mailbox and other lockable area? Did you retrieve all keys from neighbors and friends?
AIRPORT
RESOURCE GUIDE
Denver International Airport (720) 730-4359 www. ydenver.com
AUTO & DRIVER REGISTRATION
Department of Transportation (303) 759-2368 www.codot.gov
Arapahoe Marketplace 8505 E Arapahoe Rd Greenwood Village, CO
Arapahoe Crossings 6400-6700 S Park Rd Aurora, CO
Bowles Crossing 8055 W Bowles Ave Littleton, CO
Centennial Promenade 9555 E County Line Rd Centennial, CO
Chapel Hills Mall 1710 Briargate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO
Cherry Creek North 299 Milwaukee St Denver, CO
Cherry Creek 3000 E 1st Ave Denver, CO
Citadel Mall 750 Citadel Dr E Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Mills 14520 W Colfax Ave Lakewood, CO
RESOURCE GUIDE
SHOPPING
Denver Pavilions 16th Street Mall and Glenarm Pl Denver, CO
Downtown Boulder Pearl Street and Broadway Boulder, CO
Festival Shopping Center 8110 S University Blvd www.festivalshoppingcenter.com
FlatIron Crossing One W Flatiron Crossing Dr Broom eld, CO
Heritage Hills 9227 Lincoln Ave Lone Tree, CO
Larimer Square 1430 Larimer Denver, CO
Marketplace at Northglenn 104th Ave and I-25 Denver, CO
Marina Square
8101 E Belleview Ave Denver, CO
Oakbrook
311 E County Line Rd Littleton, CO
Outlets at Castle Rock
5050 Factory Shops Blvd Castle Rock, CO
Park Meadows 8401 Park Meadows Center Dr Lone Tree, CO
Shops at Highland Walk 4000 Red Cedar Dr Highlands Ranch, CO
Southlands E Smoky Hill Rd and E-470 Aurora, CO
SHOPPING
Shops at Highland Walk 4000 Red Cedar Dr Highlands Ranch, CO
Southwest Plaza 8501 W Bowles Ave Littleton, CO
The Streets at SouthGlenn 6991 S Vine St Centennial, CO
Town Center at Aurora 14200 E Alameda Ave Aurora, CO
Twenty Ninth Street
Arapahoe Ave and 28th St Boulder, CO
Willow Creek 8200 S Quebec St Centennial, CO
Village at the Peaks 1250 S Hover Rd Longmont, CO
TRANSFER STATIONS
Colorado Springs Transfer Station
wmsolutions.com 1965 Commercial Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80906
South Metro Transfer Station wmsolutions.com 2400 West Union Avenue Englewood, CO 80110
D&R Transfer Station wmsolutions.com 6091 Brighton Blvd Commerce City, CO 80022
VOTER REGISTRATION
Adams County 4430 S Adams County Pkwy 1st Floor, Suite E3102 Brighton, CO 80601 (720) 523-6500
Arapahoe County 5334 S Prince St Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 795-4511
Boulder County 1750 33rd St, Suite 200 Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 413-7740
Broom eld County One DesCombes Dr Broom eld, CO 80020 (303) 438-6332
Denver County 200 W 14th Ave Denver, CO 80204 (720) 913-8683
Douglas County 125 Stephanie Place Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 660-7444
El Paso County 1675 W Garden of the Gods Suite 2201 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 520-6202
Je erson County
3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1100 Golden, CO 80401 (303) 271-8168
TITLE & ESCROW
CYBER SECURITY
Because of you… we obsess over
cyber security!
Cyber fraud and email hacking is on the rise. Fraudsters may access individual email accounts and monitor the life of your transaction. At the time funds are due to the escrow, fraudsters intercept the information for wiring funds and the fraudsters change the information without the knowledge of the sender or recipient, resulting in the funds being sent to an outside account and never credited to the intended party.
To protect and reduce your risk, WFG has implemented the following procedures for outgoing and incoming wires:
Outgoing Wire from WFG to seller or borrower for proceeds
In the escrow paperwork provided you will be asked to provide written instructions on how you want funds dispersed at the close of escrow. If you choose to have the funds sent via wire transfer, WFG will contact you by phone to con rm the wire information provided.
Incoming Wires from buyer and/or lender to WFG bank account
For funds that are to be wired to WFG for your transaction, we will send speci c wire instructions to the remitting person via an encrypted email. We recommend you reach out to your WFG contact to con rm the wire instructions prior to remittance.
We look forward to processing your escrow transaction for you. We know that this can be a stressful time and we are here to assist you in any way we can to make this a good experience.
PROTECT YOUR MONEY WHEN BUYING A HOME: YOUR WIRE FRAUD CHECKLIST
Every day, hackers try to steal your money by emailing fake wire instructions. Criminals will use a similar email address and steal a logo and other info to make it look like the email came from your real estate agent or title company. You can protect yourself and your money by following the steps below.
Don’t send sensitive nancial information via email.
Call, don’t email. Con rm your wiring instructions by phone using a known number before transferring funds.
We will never email wiring instructions to you nor change WFG account information after it’s been provided to you by our sta .
Keep your email account clean, remove any stale messages. Hackers can watch your business patterns and use this information against you.
Ask your bank to con rm the name on the account before sending a wire.
Call your title company or real estate agent within four to eight hours to con rm they have received your money.
This is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.
WHY IS OWNER’S TITLE INSURANCE IMPORTANT?
The purchase of a home is likely going to be one of the most expensive and important purchases you will ever make. You and your mortgage lender want to make sure the property is indeed yours and that no individual or government entity has any right, lien, claim, or encumbrance to your property.
The title insurance company’s function is to make sure your rights and interests to the property are clear, that transfer of title takes place e ciently, and correctly, and your interests as a homebuyer are protected. Title insurance companies provide services to buyers, sellers, real estate developers and builders, mortgage lenders, and others who have an interest in the real estate transfer. Title companies issue two types of policies - “Owners Policy” (which covers the homebuyer) and “Lenders Policy” (which covers the bank, savings and loan, or other lending institution over the life of a loan). Both are issued at the time of purchase for a one-time premium.
The title company conducts an extensive search of public records to determine if anyone other than you has an interest in the property before issuing a policy. The search may be performed by title company personnel using either public records, or more likely, information gathered, reorganized, and indexed in the company’s title “plant”. With such a thorough examination of records, title problems can usually be found and cleared up prior to purchase of the property. Once a title policy is issued, if for some reason any claim, which is covered under your title policy, is ever led against your property, the title company will pay the legal fees involved in defense of your rights as well as any covered loss arising from a valid claim. That protection, which is in e ect as long as you or your heirs own the property, is yours for a one-time premium paid at the time of purchase.
The title company works to eliminate risks before they develop. This makes title insurance di erent from other types of insurance. Most forms of insurance assume risks by providing nancial protection through a pooling of risks or losses arising from unforeseen events, like re, theft, or accident. The purpose of title insurance, on the other hand, is to eliminate risks and prevent losses caused by defects in title that happened in the past. Risks are examined and mitigated before property changes hands. Eliminating risk has bene ts to both of you, the home buyer, as well as the title company. It reduces the chance adverse claims might be raised, and by doing so reduces the number of claims that have to be defended or satis ed. This keeps costs down for the title company and your title premiums low. With title insurance you are assured that any valid claim against your property will be taken on by the title company, and that the odds of a claim being led is slim.
WHAT IS ESCROW
When your o er has been accepted and conveyed, escrow is opened. An escrow is an arrangement made under contract between a buyer and seller. As the neutral third party, escrow is responsible for receiving and disbursing money and/ or documents. Both the buyer and seller expect the escrow agent to carry out their written instructions associated with the transaction and also to advise them if any of their instructions are not being met, or cannot be met. If the instructions from all parties to an escrow are clearly set out, the escrow o cer can proceed on behalf of the buyer and seller without further consultation.
TYPICAL ROLES IN THE CLOSING PROCESS
The Seller/Agent
• Delivers Purchase Sale Agreement to the escrow agent
• Prepares the paperwork necessary to close the transaction
• Approves the commitment for title insurance, or other items as called for by the Purchase Sale Agreement
The Buyer/Agent
• Deposits funds required to close with the escrow agent
• Executes the paperwork and loan documents necessary to close the transaction
The Lender
• Deposits loan documents to be provided by the buyer
• Deposits the loan funds
• Informs the escrow agent of the conditions under which the loan funds may be used
The Escrow Agent
• Clears Title
• Obtains title insurance
• Obtains payo s and release documents for underlying loans on the property
• Receives funds from the buyer and/or lender
• Prepares vesting document a davit on seller’s behalf
• Prorates insurance, taxes, rents, etc.
• Prepares a nal statement (often referred to as the Closing Disclosure or CD) for each party, indicating amounts paid in conjunction with the closing of your transaction
• Forwards deed to the county for recording
• Once the proper documents have been recorded, the escrow agent will distribute funds to the proper parties
Escrow is the process that gathers and processes many of the components of a real estate transaction. The escrow agent is a neutral third party acting on behalf of the buyer and seller.
WHAT IS TITLE
Title insurance insures against nancial loss from defects in title, liens, or other matters. It protects both purchasers and lenders against loss by the issuance of a title insurance policy. Usually, during a purchase transaction the lender requests a policy (commonly referred to as the Lender’s Policy) while the buyers receive their own policy (commonly referred to as an Owner’s Policy).
It will protect against lawsuits if the status of the title to a parcel or real property is other than as represented, and if the insured (either the owner or lender) su ers a loss as a result of a title defect. The insurer will reimburse the insured for that loss and any related legal expenses.
How is title insurance di erent than other types of insurance?
While the purpose of most other types of insurance is to assume risk through the pooling of monies for losses happening because of unforeseen future events (like sickness or accidents), the primary purpose of title insurance is to eliminate risks and prevent losses caused by defects in title arising out of events that have happened in the past. To achieve this, title insurers perform a thorough search and examination of the public records to determine whether there are any adverse claims (title defects) attached to the subject property. These defects/claims are either eliminated prior to the issuance of a title policy or their existence is excepted from coverage. The policy is issued after the closing of your new home, for a one time nominal fee, and is good for as long as you own the property.
What’s involved in a title search?
A title search is made up of three separate searches:
• Chain of Title – History of the ownership of the subject property
• Lien & Encumbrance Search – Discloses liens and encumbrances on the subject property
• Exceptions from Coverage Search –Includes Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, etc.
After the three searches have been completed, the le is reviewed by an examiner who determines:
• If the Chain of Title shows that the party selling the property has the rights to do so.
• Whether there are any unsatis ed judgments on the Judgment and Name Search against the previous owners, sellers, or/and purchasers.
Rights established by judgment decrees, unpaid federal income taxes, and mechanics liens all may be prior claims on the property, ahead of the buyer’s or lender’s rights. The title search will only uncover issues in title that are of public record and therefore allowing the title company to work with the seller to clear up these issues and provide the new buyer with title insurance.
Once the searches have been examined, the title company will issue a commitment, stating the conditions under which it will insure title. The buyer, seller, and the mortgage lender will proceed with the closing of the transaction after clearing up any defects in the title that have been uncovered by the search and examination.
WHO PAYS FOR WHAT IN COLORADO
The examples below are typical. However, the real estate purchase agreement will ultimately determine who is paying for what expenses.
The Seller
• Real Estate Commission
• Document preparation fee for Deed
• Payo of all loans in the seller’s name (or existing loan balance if being assumed by Buyer)
• Interest accrued to lender being paid o
• Statement Fees, Reconveyance Fees, and any prepayment penalties to Payo Lender
• Home Warranty (according to contract)
• Any judgments, tax liens, etc. against the seller
• Tax proration (for any taxes unpaid at time of transfer of title)
• Any unpaid Homeowners’ Association dues
• Recording charges to clear documents of record against seller
• Any bonds or assessments (according to contract)
• Any and all delinquent taxes
• Notary Fees
Personal Property vs. Real Property
The Buyer
• Title Insurance Premium for Lender’s Policy
• Escrow Fee (one half)
• Document preparation (if applicable)
• Notary fees
• Recording charges for all documents in Buyers’ names
• Tax proration (from date of acquisition)
• Homeowners’ Association transfer fee
• HOA proration (from date of acquisition)
• All new loan charges (except those required by lender for seller to pay
• Interest on new loan from date of funding to 30 days prior to rst payment date
• Assumption/Change of Record fees for takeover of existing loan (if applicable)
• Bene ciary Statement Fee for assumption of existing loan (if applicable)
• Any bonds or assessments (according to contract)
The distinction between personal property and real property can be the source of di culties in a real estate transaction. A purchase contract is normally written to include all real property; that is, all aspects of the property that are fastened down or which are an integral part of the structure. For example, this would include light xtures, drapery rods, attached mirrors, and trees and shrubs in the ground. It would not include potted plants, free-standing refrigerators, washer/dryer, microwave, bookcases, lamps, etc. If there is any uncertainty whether an item is included in the sale or not, it is best to be sure that the particular item is mentioned in the purchase agreement as being included or excluded.
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TITLE VESTING
TENANCY IN SEVERALTY
Ownership of property vested in one person rather than held jointly with another.
JOINT TENANCY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP TENANCY IN COMMON
Parties need not be married; may be more than two persons.
Parties need not be married; may be more than two persons.
Also called sole tenancy.
The sole owner may use, encumber, rent, sell, and convey at their discretion.
The owner may transfer the property via a Will, Trust, or a Bene ciary Deed upon their death.
Each joint tenant holds an equal and undivided interest in the estate, unity of interest.
Upon death, the estate of the decedent must be “cleared” through probate or adjudication.
One joint tenant can partition the property by selling his or her joint interest.
Each joint tenant holds an undivided fractional interest in the estate. May be disproportionate interest e.g. 20% and 80%; 40% and 60%; etc.
Each tenant’s share can be conveyed, mortgaged, or devised to a third party.
Requires signatures of all joint tenants to convey or encumber the whole.
Requires signatures of all to convey or encumber the whole.
Estate passes to surviving joint tenants outside of probate.
No court action required to “clear” title upon the death of joint tenant(s).
Upon death, the tenant’s proportionate share passes to his or her heirs by will or intestacy.
Upon death, the estate of the decedent must be “cleared” through probate or adjudication.
DISCLAIMER – The foregoing contains informational examples only and is not to be construed as legal advice. Given the complexities involved in acquiring and holding legal title to real property, WFG strongly recommends that you seek legal advice from an attorney prior to doing so.
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REPORT FOR 6/26/2025
Single-Family Homes
This week the median list price for Aurora, CO 80013 is $509,400 with the market action index hovering around 39. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 39. Inventory has held steady at or around 177.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
List Price$509,400
Price of New Listings $500,000 Per Square Foot$231
Days on Market 190
Market Narrative
In the last few weeks the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb.
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
Median List Price
Again this week we see prices in this zip code remain roughly at the level they’ve been for several weeks. Since we’re significantly below the top of the market, look for a persistent up-shift in the Market Action Index before we see prices move from these levels.
Segments
In the quartile market segments, we see prices in this zip code have settled at a price plateau across the board. Prices in all four quartiles are basically mixed. Look for a persistent shift (up or down) in the Market Action Index before prices move from these current levels.
Price Per Square Foot
While prices have been basically flat, the price per square foot has been heading downward. While not a sign of broad strength in a market, larger homes are coming more available and buyers are tending to get more home for their money. 7-Day
Inventory has been climbing lately. Note that rising inventory alone does not signal a weakening market. Look to the Market Action Index and Days on Market trends to gauge whether buyer interest is keeping up with available supply.
Market Action Index
In the last few weeks the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb.
Market Action Segments
Not surprisingly, all segments in this zip code are showing high levels of demand. Watch the quartiles for changes before the whole market changes. Often one end of the market (e.g. the highend) will weaken before the rest of the market and signal a slowdown for the whole group.
Median Days on Market (DOM)
The properties have been on the market for an average of 188 days. Half of the listings have come newly on the market in the past 65 or so days. Watch the 90-day DOM trend for signals of a changing market.
Segments
It is not uncommon for the higher priced homes in an area to take longer to sell than those in the lower quartiles.
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CONSUMER EXPERIENCE TIMELINE
TRANSACTION CLOSED
GATHER UP
SIGNING SCHEDULED
CLOSE TO SIGNING
TITLE CLEARED
UPDATER INVITATION
TITLE REPORT DELIVERED
TRANSACTION STARTED
MIDPOINT FEEDBACK
EARNEST MONEY
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions
Our search found no CC&R’s of record for this property. However, no examination of title has been made and WFG National Title assumes no liability.
