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le of CONTENTS
Quick Reference ................................................................................................................4
Chicago Title Office Locations ............................................................................................5
The Home Buying Process at a Glance ............................................................................. 6
Benefits of Working with a REALTOR®............................................................................ 7
Benefits of Getting Pre-Qualified for a Home Loan............................................................8
Searching for the Ideal Home..............................................................................................9
Making an Offer..................................................................................................................10
The Home Inspection & Appraisal Process.......................................................................11
Securing Financing – Types of Loans...............................................................................12
Information Needed at Loan Application.........................................................................13
Understanding the Escrow Process...................................................................................14
What is Title Insurance & Why is it Needed?....................................................................15
Ways to Hold Title in Oregon............................................................................................16
Closing Costs Checklist .....................................................................................................17
Your Appointment .............................................................................................................18
MovingChecklist................................................................................................................19
Connecting Utilities...........................................................................................................20
School Information............................................................................................................21
Local Entertainment.....................................................................................................22-23
Glossary of Terms.........................................................................................................24-25
Information provided in this package is for informational purposes only and is not or may not be construed as legal advice.
Please consult with an attorney to embark upon any specific course of action. Chicago Title makes no express or implied warranty
respecting the information presented and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
503.786.3940 | Trios@CTT.com | www.ChicagoTitleOregon.com 3
Quick Reference ................................................................................................................4
Chicago Title Office Locations ............................................................................................5
The Home Buying Process at a Glance ............................................................................. 6
Benefits of Working with a REALTOR®............................................................................ 7
Benefits of Getting Pre-Qualified for a Home Loan............................................................8
Searching for the Ideal Home..............................................................................................9
Making an Offer..................................................................................................................10
The Home Inspection & Appraisal Process.......................................................................11
Securing Financing – Types of Loans...............................................................................12
Information Needed at Loan Application.........................................................................13
Understanding the Escrow Process...................................................................................14
What is Title Insurance & Why is it Needed?....................................................................15
Ways to Hold Title in Oregon............................................................................................16
Closing Costs Checklist .....................................................................................................17
Your Appointment .............................................................................................................18
MovingChecklist................................................................................................................19
Connecting Utilities...........................................................................................................20
School Information............................................................................................................21
Local Entertainment.....................................................................................................22-23
Glossary of Terms.........................................................................................................24-25
Information provided in this package is for informational purposes only and is not or may not be construed as legal advice.
Please consult with an attorney to embark upon any specific course of action. Chicago Title makes no express or implied warranty
respecting the information presented and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
503.786.3940 | Trios@CTT.com | www.ChicagoTitleOregon.com 3
