

642 3RD ST UNIT 1
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034
OWNER INFORMATION
OWNER NAME: Halter, Julie
VESTING:
MAILING ADDRESS: 642 3rd St Lake Oswego OR 97034
OWNER STATUS: Owner occupied
LOCATION DESCRIPTION
COUNTY: Clackamas
CENSUS / BLOCK: 020100 / 3006
TSP - RNG - SEC: 02S - 01E - 03
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HOUSING TRACT: Renaissance At Third St Condos
ALT PARCEL #: 21E03DB90001
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Lake Oswego
MUNICIPALITY: Lake Oswego
PARCEL #: 05035269
LAST MARKET SALE
DATE: 08/17/2021
SALE PRICE:
DOCUMENT #: 2021-076796
DOC TYPE: Deed
SQUARE FOOT $:
PRIOR SALE
DATE: 08/20/2019
SALE PRICE: $879,900
DOCUMENT #: 2019-049505
DOC TYPE: Deed
LENDER:
LENDER: HOME PT FIN'L CORP LOAN: $0
LOAN: $540,000
LOAN TYPE: Conventional
LOAN TERM: 30 Y
LOAN TYPE:
GROSS AREA: 2,362
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BATHROOMS (F/H): 0 / 0
FIREPLACE: 0
YEAR BUILT: 2019
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LAND USE: Residential condominium
ZONING: High Density Residential Distr
COUNTY USE: Single Family
LOT ACRES: 0.0318
STATE USE:
LOT SQ FT: 1,385
LEN / WID:
ASSD YEAR: 2022
ASSD VALUE: $602,797
TAXABLE VAL:
TAX YEAR: 2022
LAND VALUE:
MKT VALUE: $1,079,760
TAX AREA: 007-002
IMP VALUE: $1,079,760
EXEMPTIONS:
PROPERTY TAX: $11,570.69
IMPROVED %: 100
DISTRICT:
642 3RD ST UNIT 1 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034
05035269
CLACKAMAS COUNTY OR
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The above is believed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed.
NAME: Our Lady Of The Lake Cartholic School
650 A Ave
Lake Oswego Middle School
Rowe Middle School
3606 Se Lake Rd
(503)353-5725
6th Grade - 8th Grade
2.05 mile(s)
NAME: New Urban High School CHARTER SCHOOL: No
ADDRESS: 1901 Se Oak Grove Blvd
SCHOOL:
DESCRIPTION: 21-Suburb: Large PHONE: (503)353-5925
STATE, ZIP: Milwaukie, OR 97267
GRADES: 9th Grade - 12th Grade
1.19 mile(s)
ONE: 2-No
NAME: Lake Oswego Senior High School CHARTER SCHOOL: No
ADDRESS: 2501 Sw Country Club Rd
SCHOOL: CITY, STATE, ZIP: Lake Oswego, OR 97034 AREA DESCRIPTION: 21-Suburb: Large PHONE: (503)534-2313 DISTANCE: 1.78 mile(s) GRADES: 9th Grade - 12th Grade
ONE: 2-No
36,619 $71,597 45.8 47.52% 52.48%
Lake Oswego
Portland Public
Riverdale
HOUSING
68.97% of homes owner occupied
31.03% of homes rented
POPULATION DENSITY
3,428.7 inhabitants per sq. mile
16,995 housing units at an average density of 1,591.3 per sq. mile
AGE DEMOGRAPHIC
22.1% under age 18
5.7% between ages 18 to 24
21.0% between ages 25 to 44
35.1% between ages 45 to 64
16.2% above age 65
CITY QUICK FACTS
11.35 square miles
8 miles south of Portland
249 feet elevation
Highest Average Temperature 80º
Lowest Average Temperature 46º
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Emergency Police/Medical/Fire
911 Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
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United States Postal Service
(800) 275-8777
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Xfinity
(800) 266-2278
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Ziply Fiber
(866) 699-4759
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Verizon
(800) 483-4100
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AT&T
(800) 288-2020
www.att.com
CenturyLink
(866) 963-6665
www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network
(800) 318-0572
www.dish.com
DIRECT TV
(800) 531-5000
www.directtv.com
The Oregonian
(503) 221-8240
www.oregonlive.com
TRI-MET
(503) 238-7433
www.trimet.org
Northwest Natural Gas
(800) 422-4012
www.nwnatural.com
Portland General Electric
(503) 228-6322
www.portlandgeneral.com
City of Lake Oswego Sewer
(503) 635-0265
www.ci.oswego.or.us
City of Lake Oswego Water
(503) 635-0265
www.ci.oswego.or.us
Republic Services
(503) 570-0626
www.republicservices.com
Lake Oswego School District
(503) 534-2000
www.losdschools.org
USPS
Below is the website if you would like to change your address online or you can visit your local post office, they will provide you with the change of address packet. https://moversguide.usps.com
Benefits you will receive when you change your address online are:
Exclusive mover savings coupons
Safe and secure with identity verification by a simple $1.00 charge to your credit or debit card
Email confirmation at the end of registration of your change of address
* Must have valid email address and credit card to register online.
Below is the website if you would like to change your address online or you can visit your local DMV office.
Oregon Department of Transportation
DMV Services
1905 Lana Avenue NE Salem, OR 97314-0100
www.oregondmv.com/oregon/index.htm
General DMV Information Contact: 503-299-9999
A citizen of the USA
A resident of Oregon
A Legal Resident of Oregon State at least 18 years of age on or before the next election.
To register to vote online you will need an Oregon driver's license, permit or ID card number issued by the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV).
If you do not have an Oregon driver's license, permit or ID card, you can still use the online voter registration application. The information you enter will display on a voter registration card (PDF document) that you will need to print, sign and deliver to your county elections office to complete your registration.
A new registrant must submit their online registration by 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the 21st calendar day before an election to be eligible to vote in that election.
If you move to a new county, you must complete a new voter registration, otherwise you must request a transfer of your registration.
Clackamas County Voter Registration: 503-655-8510
Multnomah County Voter Registration: 503-988-3720
Washington County Voter Registration: 503-846-5800
UTILITIES
Electric NWNaturalGas
WaterDistrict
SewerDistrict
GarbageProvider
Cable/Satellite
Fuel(Propane)
PhoneServices
Internet
BanksandCreditUnions
CreditCardCompanies (includingdepartmentstorecreditcards)
Lenders
(Mortgage,HomeEquity,Auto,StudentLoans)
InsuranceCompanies
(Health,Renters,Auto,Home,Medical,Dental,Disability,Life)
Retirement
(Pensionplans,401K,SocialSecurity,VeteransAffairs)
Investments(InvestmentAgenciesandBrokers)
OnlineBillPayer
Paypal
USPostOffice
DepartmentofMotorVehicles
(Obtainyourdriver’slicenseandchangevehicleregistration)
IRS
PassportOffice
VeteranAffairs
UnemploymentOffice
(Ifyouarecurrentlyreceivingunemploymentbenefits)
HEALTH
Physician
Pharmacies
SERVICE PROVIDER
Childcare
Housecleaning Services
Delivery Services
Lawn Care Services
Veterinarian Pool Service
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
Book or Music Clubs
OTHER
Friends and Family
Employers (typically notify the HR Department)
InventorySheets:Createaninventorysheetofallyour belongingswhichneedtobemoved
ResearchMovingOptions:You’llneedtodecideifyoursisa do-it-yourselfmoveorifyou’llbeusingamovingcompany. RequestMovingQuote:Solicitmovingquotesfromasmany movingcompaniesandmoversaspossible.Therecanbea largedifferencebetweenratesandserviceswithinmoving companies.
DiscardUnnecessaryItems:Movingisagreattimefor riddingyourselfofunnecessaryitems.Haveayardsaleor donateunnecessaryitemstocharity. PackingMaterial:Gathermovingboxesandpacking materialforyourmove.
ContactInsuranceCompanies:You’llneedtocontactyour insuranceagenttocancel/transferyourinsurancepolicy.
YourChangeofAddress:Changeyouraddresswiththe USPS,DMV,FinancialInstitutions,Utilities,Government Offices,HealthCareServiceProviders,Memberships, SubscriptionsandInsuranceProvisions.
BankAccounts:Transferorclosebankaccountsifchanging banks.Makesuretohaveamoneyorderforpayingthe movingcompany.
ServiceAutomobiles:Ifautomobilesaretobedrivenlong distance,you’llwanttohavethemservicedsoyouhavea trouble-freedrive.
CancelServices:Notifyanyremainingserviceproviders (newspapers,lawnservices,etc.)ofyourmove.
TravelItems:Setasideallitemsyou’llneedwhiletraveling. Makesurethesearenotpackedonthemovingtruck.. ContactUtilityCompanies:Setutilityturnoffdate,seek refundsanddepositsandnotifythemofyournewaddress.
StartPacking:Beginpackingallthingsdestinedforyournew location.
ObtainYourMedicalRecords:Contactyourdoctor,physician, dentistandothermedicalspecialistswhomaycurrentlybe retaininganyofyourfamily’smedicalrecords.Obtainthese recordsormakeplansforthemtobedeliveredtoyournew medicalfacilitiesifchanging.Securityiscriticalofpersonal records.
NoteFoodInventoryLevels:Checkyourcupboards, refrigeratorandfreezer.Useupasmuchofyourperishable foodaspossible.
SmallEngines:Servicesmallenginesforyourmoveby extractinggasandoilfromthemachines.Thiswillreduce thatchancetocatchfireduringyourmove.
ProtectJewelryandValuables:Transferyourjewelryand valuablestoasafetydepositbox;youdon’twantthemtobe lostorstolenduringyourmove.
BorrowedandRentedItems:Returnitemsthatyoumay haveborrowedorrented.Collectitemsborrowedtoothers.
PlanYourItinerary:Makeplanstospendtheentiredayat thehouseoratleastuntilthemoversareontheirway. Someonewillneedtobearoundtomakedecisions.Make plansforkidsandpetstobeatasittersfortheday. ReviewtheHouse:Oncethehouseisempty,checkthe entirehouse(closets,attic,basement,etc.)toensureno itemsareleftornohomeissuesexist.
DoubleCheckWithYourMover:Ensurethemoverhasthe newpropertyaddressandallofyourmostrecentcontact information,shouldtheyhaveanyquestionsduringyour move.
VacateYourHome:Makesureutilitiesareoff,doorsand windowsarelockedandnotifyyourrealestateagentyou’ve vacatedtheproperty.
QuestionsToAsk:Whereisthegaragedooropener?Where arethekeystothehouse,mailboxandotherlockablearea? Didyouretrieveallkeysfromneighborsandfriends?
THE HOME DEPOT
(800) 466-3337
www.homedepot.com
Beaverton
(503) 469-4242
4401 SW 110th Ave.
Beaverton, OR 97005
S. Beaverton
(503) 646-1525
13700 NW Science Pk. Dr. Portland 97229
Clackamas
(503) 774-6372
9300 SE 82nd Ave.
Happy Valley, OR 97086
Hillsboro
(503) 693-9090
1950 SE Minter Bridge Rd.
Hillsboro 97123
Jantzen Beach
(503) 289-9200
1728 N Tomahawk Island Dr. Portland 97217
Oregon City
(503) 723-3181
2002 Washington St. Oregon City, OR 97045
E. Portland
(503) 261-8543
10120 SE Washington St. Portland 97216
NE Portland
(503) 252-0188
11633 NE Glen Widing Dr. Portland 97220
Sherwood
(503) 925-8447
20260 SW Pacific Hwy.
Sherwood, OR 97140
Tigard
(503) 639-3500
14800 SW Sequoia Parkway
Tigard 97224
THE HOME DEPOT CONTINUED
Troutdale
(503) 674-3944
25101 SE Stark St. Troutdale, OR 97060
LOWES
(800) 466-3337
www.lowes.com
Hillsboro
(503) 844-6200
1951 SE 24th Ave. Hillsboro, OR 97123
Milwaukie
(503) 794-2500
13631 SE Johnson Rd. Milwaukie 97222
Portland
(503) 737-3000
1160 N Hayden Meadows Dr. Portland 97217
Tigard
(503) 624-2644
12615 SW 72nd Ave. Tigard, OR 97223
Wood Village
(503) 667-1005
1000 NE Wood Village Blvd. Wood Village, OR 97060
DONATION FACILITIES
Goodwill (800) 741-0186
locator.goodwill.org
The Salvation Army
(800) 958-7825
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Value Village (800) 958-7825
www.valuevillage.com
MOVING TRUCK RENTALS
Budget
(800) 462-8343
www.budgettruck.com
Penske (888) 996-5415
www.pensketruckrental.com
Ryder
(800) 297-9337
www.ryder.com
U-Haul (800) 468-4285
www.uhaul.com
STORAGE COMPANIES
NW Self Storage
www.nwselfstorage
Public Storage
(800) 906-0879
www.publicstorage.com
Pods
(888) 309-8967
www.pods.com
TRANSFER STATIONS
Garbage/Recycling
Metro Center
(503) 234-3000
www.oregonmetro.gov
6161 NW 61st Ave.
Portland, OR 97210
Metro South (503) 234-3000
www.oregonmetro.gov
2001 Washington St. Oregon City, OR 97045
AIRPORT
Portland International Airport (877) 793-4690
www.flypdx.com
AUTO & DRIVER REGISTRATION
DMV
(503) 945-5000
www.odot.state.or.us/dmv/
BUS SERVICE
C-Tran (360) 695-0123
www.c-tran.com
Greyhound (800) 231-2222
www.greyhound.com
Tri-Met
(503) 238-7433
www.tri-met.org
CABLE TV & INTERNET
Verizon (888) 881-8161
www.verizon.com
XFINITY (Comcast) (800) 934-6489
www.comcast.com
CITY CONTACT
Banks (503) 324-5112
www.cityofbanks.org
Beaverton
(503) 526-2222
www.ci.beaverton.or.us
Canby (503) 266-4021
www.ci.canby.or.us
CITY CONTACT CONTINUED
Cornelius (503) 357-9112
www.ci.cornelius.or.us
Damascus (503) 658-8545
www.ci.damascus.or.us
Estacada (503) 630-8270
www.cityofestacada.org
Fairview (503) 665-7929
www.ci.fairview.or.us
Forest Grove (503) 359-3200
www.ci.forest-grove.or.us
Gaston (503) 985-3340
Gladstone (503) 656-5225
www.ci.gladstone.or.us
Gresham (503) 661-3000
www.ci.gresham.or.us
Happy Valley (503) 760-3325
www.ci.happy-valley.or.us
Hillsboro (503) 681-6100
www.hillsboro-oregon.gov
King City
(503) 639-4082
www.ci.king-city.or.us
Lake Oswego
(503) 635-0270
www.ci.oswego.or.us
Milwaukie (503) 786-7525
www.ci.cityofmilwaukie.org
CITY CONTACT CONTINUED
Molalla (503) 829-6855
www.cityofmolalla.com
North Plains (503) 647-5555
www.northplains.org
Oregon City (503) 657-0891
www.ci.orcity.or.us
Portland (503) 823-4000
www.portlandonline.com
River Grove (503) 639-6919
Sandy (503) 668-5533
www.ci.sandy.or.us
Sherwood (503) 625-5522
www.ci.sherwood.or.us
Tigard (503) 639-4171
www.ci.tigard.or.us
Troutdale (503) 665-5175
www.ci.troutdale.or.us
Tualatin (503) 692-2000
www.tualatinoregon.gov
West Linn (503) 657-0331
www.westlinnoregon.gov
Wilsonville (503) 682-1011
www.ci.wilsonville.or.us
Wood Village (503) 667-6211
www.ci.wood-village-or.us
COUNTY CONTACTS
Clackamas (503) 655-8011
www.co.clackamas.or.us
Taxation (503) 655-8671
Multnomah
(503) 248-3511
www.co.clackamas.or.us
Taxation (503) 988-3326
Washington (503) 846-8611
www.co.clackamas.or.us
Taxation
(503) 846-8741
ELECTRICITY
Pacific Power (888) 221 7070
www.pacificpower.net
Portland General (800) 542-8818
www.portlandgeneral.com
HOSPITALS
Adventist Medical (503) 257-2500
www.adventisthealthnw.com
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
(503) 494-8311
www.ohsu.edu
Legacy Good Samaritan (503) 413-4683
www.legacyhealth.org
Legacy Emanuel (503) 413-2200
www.legacyhealth.org
HOSPITALS CONTINUED
Legacy Meridian Park (503) 692-1212
www.legacyhealth.org
Legacy Mt. Hood (503) 674-1122
www.legacyhealth.org
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside (503) 813-2000
www.kaiserpermanente.org
Kaiser Permanente Westside (503) 813-2000
www.kaiserpermanente.org
OHSU (503) 494-8311
www.ohsu.edu
Providence Milwaukie (503) 513-8300
www.providence.org
Providence Portland (503) 215-1111
www.providence.org
Providence St. Vincent (503) 216-1234
www.providence.org
Providence Willamette Falls (503) 656-1631
www.providence.org
Shriner’s Hospital (503) 241-5090
www.shrinershq.org
Tuality Community (503) 681-1111
www.tuality.org
Tuality Forest Grove (503) 357-2173
www.tuality.org
NATURAL GAS
NW Natural (800) 422-4012
www.nwnatural.com
NEWSPAPERS
The Columbian (360) 694-3391
www.columbian.com
The Oregonian (503) 221-8240
www.oregonlive.com
Willamette Weekly (503) 243-2122
www.wweek.com
RECREATION
Convention Center (503) 235-7575
www.oregoncc.org
Expo Center (503) 736-5200
www.expocenter.org
Mt. Hood Meadows (503) 337-2222
www.mthoodmeadows.com
OMSI (503) 797-4000
www.omsi.edu
Oregon Zoo (503) 266-1561
www.oregonzoo.com
Portland International Raceway (503) 823-7223
www.portlandraceway.com
Portland Art Museum (503) 266-2811
www.pam.org
RECREATION CONTINUED
Providence Park (503) 553-5400
www.providenceparkpdx.com
Regal Cinemas (800) FANDANGO
www.regalcinemas.com
Moda Center (503) 797-9619
www.rosequarter.com
Willamette Jetboat (503) 231-1532
www.willamettejet.com
SHOPPING
Bridgeport Village (503) 968-1704
www.bridgeport-village.com
Cedar Hills Crossing (503) 643-6563
www.cedarhillscrossing.com
Clackamas Town Center (503) 653-6913
www.clackamastowncenter.com
Columbia Gorge Outlets (503) 669-8060
www.premiumoutlets.com/ columbiagorge
Lloyd Center (503) 282-2511
www.lloydcenter.com
Mall 205 (503) 255-5805
Pioneer Place (503) 228-5800
www.pioneerplace.com
SHOPPING CONTINUED
Streets of Tanasbourne (503) 533-0561
www.streetsoftanasbourne.com
Washington Square (503) 369-8860
www.shopwashingtonsquare.com
Woodburn Outlets (888) 664-SHOP
www.woodburncompanystores.com
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Verizon (800) 483-4100
www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020
www.att.com
TRANSFER STATIONS
Metro Center (503) 234-3000
www.oregonmetro.gov
6161 NW 61st Ave.
Portland, OR
Metro South
(503) 234-3000
www.oregonmetro.gov
2001 Washington St. Oregon City, OR
Clackamas County (503) 668-8885
www.wmnorthwest.com
19600 SE Canyon Valley Rd. Sandy, OR
VOTER REGISTRATION
Clackamas (503) 655-8510
Multnomah (503) 248-3720
Washington
(503) 846-5800
WATER BUREAU
Beaverton (503) 526-2257
Clackamas (503) 722-9220
Gladstone (503) 656-5223
Gresham (503) 618-2373
Hillsboro (503) 681-6228
Lake Oswego (503) 635-0265
Milwaukie (503) 786-7525
Oregon City (503) 657-8151
Portland
(503) 823-7770
Tigard (503) 639-1554
Tualatin
(503) 692-2000
West Linn (503) 656-4261
Wilsonville (503) 682-1011
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:
In the escrow paperwork provided you will be asked to provide written instructions on how you want funds due you sent to you at the close of escrow. If you choose to have the funds sent via wire transfer, WFG will contact you by phone to confirm the wire information provided.
For funds that are to be wired to WFG for your transaction, we will send specific wire instructions to the remitting person via an encrypted email. We recommend you reach out to your WFG contact to confirm 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.
http://national.wfgnationaltitle.com/2016/04/05/obsess-cyber-security/
claims, or restrictions on the buyer’s property, other than the mortgage the buyer agrees to pay.
If the preliminary title search uncovers potential problems, a buyer can require that those problems be satisfactorily dealt with before closing on the home.
In addition, owner’s title insurance protects buyers against a myriad of risks that not even the most careful title search can uncover, including things such forged documents, undisclosed or missing heirs of a previous owner, fraud, will disputes, and unrecorded claims of many types.
Without owner’s title insurance, the legal costs to resolve such title claims could easily be in the tens of thousands of dollars and would have to be paid out of pocket by the buyer - not to mention the stress that such situations would cause to the buyer.
Owner’s title insurance is one of the most affordable insurance policies a person can ever buy. Unlike other forms of insurance, there is only a one-time fee at closing for the policy, which financially protects the buyer’s investment for as long as the buyer or the buyer’s heirs own the home.
So, if someone tells the buyer that owner’s title insurance is “optional”, that certainly does not mean that the buyer should not get it. Virtually every lender requires lender’s title insurance, but that insurance does not protect the buyer.
In order to safeguard the buyer’s investment in the property, which is possibly the most important investment the buyer will ever make, owner’s title insurance is absolutely critical.
OWNERS TITLE INSURANCE Why it's important
Both the buyer and seller rely on the escrow agent to carry out their written instructions relating to the transaction and to advise them if any of their instructions are not mutually consistent or cannot be carried out. If the instructions from all parties to an escrow are clearly drafted, the escrow officer can proceed on behalf of the buyer and seller without further consultation. This saves much time and facilitates the closing of the transaction.
The Seller/Agent
Delivers a fully executed Purchase Sale Agreement to the escrow agent. Executes the paperwork necessary to close the transaction.
The Buyer/Agent
Deposits collected funds required to close (in with the escrow agent. Approves the commitment for title insurance, or other items as called for by the Purchase Sale Agreement.
Executes the paperwork and loan documents necessary to close the transaction.
The Lender
Deposits loan documents to be executed by the buyer
Deposits the loan proceeds.
Directs the escrow agent of the conditions under which the loan funds may be used
The Escrow Agent
Clears Title Obtains title insurance
Obtains payoffs and release documents for underlying loans on the property Receives funds from the buyer and/or lender. Prepares vesting document affidavit on seller’s behalf.
Prorates insurance, taxes, rents, etc.
Prepares a final statement (often referred to as the “HUD Statement” or ”Settlement Statement”) 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.
In Summary
Escrow is the process that assembles and processes many of the components of a real estate transaction. The sale is officially closed when the new deed is recorded and funds are available to the seller, thus transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. The escrow agent is a neutral third party acting on behalf of the buyer and seller.
Title is a bundle of rights in real property. Protecting purchasers and lenders against loss is accomplished 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).
In short, the policy states that if the status of the title to a parcel of real property is other than as represented, and if the insured (either the owner or lender) suffers a loss as a result of a title defect, the insurer will reimburse the insured for that loss and any related legal expenses, up to the face amount of the policy, subject to exceptions and exclusions contained in the policy.
Typically there are two policies issued. The Mortgagee’s Policy insures the lender for the amount of the loan. The Owner’s Policy insures the purchaser of the purchase price.
How is title insurance different from other types of insurance?
While the function of most other forms of insurance is risk assumption through the pooling of risks for losses arising out of unforeseen future events (such as 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 goal, title insurers perform an extensive search and examination of the public records to determine whether there are any adverse claims (title defects) attached to the subject property. Said defects/claims are either eliminated prior to the issuance of a title policy
or their existence is excepted from coverage. Your 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 actually made up of three separate searches:
Chain of Title – History of the ownership of the subject property
Tax Search – The tax search reveals the status of the taxes and assessments
Judgment and Name Search – Searches for judgment and liens against the owners’ and purchasers’ names
Once the three searches have been completed, the file is reviewed by an examiner who determines:
Whether or not the Chain of Title shows that the party selling the property has the right to do so. The status of taxes for the subject property. The Tax Search will also indicate the existence of any special assessments against the land and whether or not these assessments are current or past due.
Whether there are any unsatisfied 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 mechanic liens all may be prior claims on the property, ahead of the buyer’s or lender’s rights. The title search will only uncover defects in title that are of public record, thus allowing the title company to work with the seller to clear up these issues and provide the new buyer with title insurance.
After 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.
TYPICAL COSTS
The following costs generally affect all transactions:
Escrow Fee - one-half of the fee, based on title company’s fee schedule
Recording Fees - based on county fee schedule
Title Premium - based on fixed statewide fee schedule
Real Estate Commission - based on agreement with Broker
Tax Prorate - to apportion taxes between parties as of date of closing
General Costs - as listed for each specific transaction, as requested by principals
Release fees for loan payoff(s)
LAND SALE CONTRACT TRANSACTION
Attorney Fee - optional, and is sometimes shared with purchaser
Collection Escrow Setup Fee - optional, and is often shared with purchaser
ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FOR ASSUMPTION OF LOAN TRANSACTION
Any delinquent payments to bring contract or loan current
Prorate share of current month’s interest based on current rate
CONVENTIONAL, FHA, VA LOAN TRANSACTIONS
Any closing cost (not expenses of property or loan interest) negotiated on behalf of the purchaser, subject to lender’s approval
FHA, VA Loans - check with lender for any applicable seller costs
TYPICAL COSTS
The following costs generally affect all transactions:
Escrow Fee - one-half of the fee, based on title company’s fee schedule
Recording Fees - based on county fee schedule
Fire Insurance Premium - mandatory when any lender is involved, including the seller’s lender
Tax Prorate - to apportion taxes between parties as of date of closing
General Costs - as listed for each specific transaction, as requested by the principals
LAND SALE CONTRACT TRANSACTION
Attorney Fee - optional, and is sometimes shared with seller
Collection Escrow Setup Fee - optional, and is sometimes shared with seller
Recording Fee - for contract or memorandum thereof
ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FOR ASSUMPTION OF LOAN TRANSACTION
Assumption or Assignment
Next monthly payment due, if required by lender
Recording Fee - for Assumption/Assignment of Agreement, if required by lender
CONVENTIONAL, FHA, VA LOAN TRANSACTIONS
Lenders title insurance policy & endorsements, as required by lender
Loan Fee - as required by lender
Credit Report Fee - as required by lender
Appraisal Fee - as required by lender
Mortgage Insurance Premium - based on fee schedule and endorsements of lender
Prepaid Interest - if required by lender
VA Loans only - funding fee, if required by lender
FHA, VA, and some Conventional Loans - reserves for real property taxes, fire insurance and mortgage insurance
DISCLAIMER:Thisflyerisnotintendedtobeanall-inclusivelistoffeesandchargesoneverytransaction,butratheraguidetothemajorcostsofbuyingorselling realproperty. WFGwouldbehappytoreviewandexplainyourclosingcostpriortofinalizingthetransactions.
Anindividualmayholdtitleinhisorhernameonly,regardlessofwhetherornotmarried–e.g.“JaneSmith,an individual”.Thatindividualthenownsallrightstotheproperty,whichcanbesoldortransferredtoothersviawill ortrust.Whileadivorceispending,however,ifthepropertywasacquiredduringthemarriageitwilllikelybe treatedaspartofthemaritalestateandthusbesubjecttocourtauthority.
Aconveyancetoahusbandandwifecreatesatenancybytheentirety–e.g.“JohnSmithandJaneSmith, husbandandwife,astenantsbytheentirety”.Thiscreatesasurvivorshipestate,whichmeansthatifonespouse dies,his/herinterestwillautomaticallygotothesurvivingspouse.Ahusbandandwifemayalsotaketitleas tenantsincommon(discussedbelow)iftheintentiontoholdtitleinthatmannerisexpresslystated.
Unlessaconveyanceexpresslyprovidesthatthepartiesintendtocreateasurvivorshipestate(discussedbelow), aconveyancetotwoormorepersonswhoarenotmarriedcreatesatenancyincommoninwhicheachhas (unlessotherwisestated)anequalundividedinterestintheproperty–e.g.“JohnSmithandRobertJones,as tenantsincommon,eachastoanundivided50%interest”.Eachtenantincommonthenownsanundivided interestintheentireproperty,whichcanbesoldortransferredtoothersviawillortrust.
Twoormorepersonswhoarenotmarriedmayalsoholdtitleastenantsincommonwitharightofsurvivorship, aslongasthesurvivorshipdeclarationisexpresslycontainedinthedeed–e.g.“JohnSmithandRobertJones, notastenantsincommon,butwiththerightofsurvivorship”.Thiscreatesasurvivorshipestate,whichmeans thatifonepartydies,his/herinterestwillautomaticallygotothesurvivorandcannotbesoldduringthelifetime ofortransferredviawillortrustbythepartywhodiesfirst
Registereddomesticpartnersmaytaketitleas(i)tenantsincommon–e.g.“JaneSmithandMaryJones, registereddomesticpartners,astenantsincommon,eachastoanundivided50%interest”,or(ii)ina survivorshipestatesimilartothatofatenancybytheentirety–e.g.“JaneSmithandMaryJones,asregistered domesticpartnerswithrightofsurvivorship”.
Samesexmarriedcouplesmaytaketitleas(i)tenantsincommon–e.g.“JohnSmithandRobertSmith,a marriedcouple,astenantsincommon,eachastoanundivided50%interest”,or(ii)inasurvivorshipestate similartothatofatenancybytheentirety–e.g.JohnSmithandRobertSmith,amarriedcouplewithrightof survivorship,or(iii)astenantsbytheentirety–e.g.“JohnSmithandRobertSmith,amarriedcouple,astenants bytheentirety”.
Aregisteredentity,suchasacorporation,limitedliabilitycompanyorpartnership,mayholdtitle.Titleshouldbe heldexactlyasthenameisregisteredwiththeOregonSecretaryofState–e.g.“Smith&Jones,LLC,anOregon limitedliabilitycompany”.
DISCLAIMER–Theforegoingcontainsinformationalexamplesonlyandisnottobeconstruedaslegaladvice.Giventhecomplexitiesinvolvedinacquiringandholding legaltitletorealproperty,WFGstronglyrecommendsthatyouseeklegaladvicefromanattorneypriortodoingso.
ADMINISTRATIVE 12909 SW 68th Pkwy. Ste. 350 Portland, OR 97223 503-431-8500
CLACKAMAS 9200 SE Sunnybrook Blvd. Ste. 350 Clackamas, OR 97015 503-353-9975
LAKE OSWEGO 5885 Meadows Rd. Ste. 150 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 503-624-4900
LLOYD/COMMERCIAL 700 NE Multnomah St. Ste. 190 Portland, OR 97232 503-230-8488
NW PORTLAND 25 NW 23rd Pl. Ste. 1 Portland, OR 97210 503-219-9088
GRESHAM 1304 NW Civic Drive Gresham, OR 97030 503-512-4910
SUNSET 2430 NW 206th Ave. Ste. 125 Beaverton, OR 97006 503-533-9510
BETHANY 1500 NW Bethany Blvd. Ste. 155 Beaverton, OR 97006 503-850-3990
9 10 11
DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER 101 E 6th St. Ste. 125 Vancouver, WA 98660 360-314-0300
SALMON CREEK 2105 NE 129th St. Ste. 107 Vancouver, WA 98686 360-314-1818
VANCOUVER MALL 5101 NE 82nd Ave. Ste. 102 Vancouver, WA 98662 360-891-5454
EAST VANCOUVER 2004 SE 192nd Ave. Ste. 100 Vancouver, WA 98683 360-356-9990
This week the median list price for Lake Oswego, OR 97034 is $1,779,600 with the market action index hovering around 31. This is less than last month's market action index of 33. Inventory has increased to 16.
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
The market has been cooling off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less. However, the market is still notably in the Seller’s zone so we haven’t yet seen prices move lower as a result. It may take a few more weeks of slack demand for prices to reflect and begin to fall. Expect this condition if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone.
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
Prices is this zip code this week saw relatively little change from last week. However the market appears to be trying to establish an uptrend. Keep an eye on the Market Action Index to determine if demand will help push prices higher.
In the quartile market segments, we see prices in this zip code without strong directional indication lately. Quartiles 2 and 4 are mixed, while Quartile 3 is up and Quartile 1 is down. Look to persistent shifts in the Market Action Index as a leading indicator for strong moves (up or down) in the market as a whole.
The price per square foot is increasing fairly consistently recently despite the fact that overall price trends haven’t shown a consistent upwardly push. This can imply that investment conditions are opportunistic. Watch the Remodel Index for a more detailed analysis of the investment opportunity in the area.
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.
The market has been cooling off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less. However, the market is still notably in the Seller’s zone so we haven’t yet seen prices move lower as a result. It may take a few more weeks of slack demand for prices to reflect and begin to fall. Expect this condition if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone.
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.
The properties have been on the market for an average of 93 days. Half of the listings have come newly on the market in the past 52 or so days. Watch the 90-day DOM trend for signals of a changing market.
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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