Title insurance company to close its Whatcom County offices
First American's insurance products will now be underwritten by
With the anticipated increase in work, Whatcom Land Title plans on hiring around 10 people in the next month, adding to its current staff of 52, Hulbert said. Some may come from First American, but it is through a hiring process and not is a merger situation, she said.
With this latest change, Whatcom Land Title and Chicago Title are the remaining title companies with offices in
Whatcom Land Title is locally owned and a positive company culture is important to its success, Hulbert said.
The change comes during a busy time locally in the real estate industry. With low inventory and high demand for homes in the market, an increased need for title insurance and escrow services is keeping those in the industry busy. Title insurance is a one-time fee based on the value of a home -- it protects the homeowner from certain legal or financial responsibilities, Hulbert said.
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