Category: News & Updates

First National Title Acquires Faulkner County Title

First National Title acquires Faulkner County Title

First National Title adds to its strengths and resources with acquisition

First National Title Company and Faulkner County Title Company announce the unification of their two premier Arkansas and attorney owned full service title insurance and real estate closing companies. Faulkner County Title Company will begin business as a division of First National Title Company effective October 7, 2014, and the offices will consolidate in Conway and be located at Locust and Robinson Avenues, and in Greenbrier at 8 Wilson Farm Road, Suite A. The staffs of First National Title and Faulkner County Title will be combined to build upon the reputation both of these companies have built in providing expertise to assist real estate professionals and other customers in all types of real estate concerns, including financial institutions, builders and investors.

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FNTC Provides Accurate, Professional Closings throughout Central, Northwest Arkansas

FNTC Provides Accurate, Professional Closings throughout Central, Northwest Arkansas

Looking for a Little Rock title company? What about a Conway title company, a Benton title company, a Fayetteville title company, or a Bentonville title company? Wherever you are in Central or Northwest Arkansas, our staff of over 60 experienced closing/escrow and title employees provide an outstanding level service on all different types of real estate transactions every day.

Since forming in 1997, our independent, locally owned and operated company has selected some of the most professional, efficient, and knowledgeable people in the industry to be on our team. The exceptional service First National Title Company (FNTC) continues to provide today has spurred our growth, allowing us the opportunity to expand into Northwest Arkansas in 2004.

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Searching for a Title Service Company? You’ve Found One – Here’s Why

Searching for a Title Service Company? You’ve Found One – Here’s Why…

If you don’t frequently buy and sell property, you may find yourself unaware of how important it is to work with a true quality title service company. Searching for quality real estate title companies usually appears on your to-do list only when buying or selling a home, something most of us don’t do often.

However, it’s for that very reason you should take the search seriously when the time comes. A real estate transaction is a major financial commitment, commonly a lifetime commitment involving a property you have or will call home.

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The 1031 Exchange Made Simple: It Could Be Right Up Your Alley

The 1031 Exchange Made Simple: It Could Be Right Up Your Alley

Those who aren’t in the real estate business may have never even heard the term “1031 exchange,” but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is of no use to you. In particular, a 1031 Exchange could be particularly useful if you’re planning to sell one investment property and purchase another.

To be clear, the 1031 exchange, or “like-kind exchange,” must follow strict rules set forth by the Internal Revenue Service. (Check with your tax attorney and/or your CPA to determine what these rules are.)

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Your Title Examination: Along with the Key to Your New Home, Don’t Forget the Key to Financial Security

Your Title Examination: Along with the Key to Your New Home, Don't Forget the Key to Financial Security

A very important concept to understand as part of home ownership is the importance of home title insurance. An owner’s title policy protects the buyer, as opposed to lender’s title insurance. As the name implies, the latter provides coverage only to the lender. If a title’s chain of ownership is challenged this difference can be a very significant distinction.

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