The Question: I am currently in escrow, but I have a vacation that was already planned and is taking place at the same time as our closing date. What should I do? The Answer: As with most escrow questions, the most direct answer is, it depends....
Title Binder. This topic is often a confusing topic for home buyers and sellers alike, and it’s no surprise. Why? Because a title binder is NOT an actual binder where you would house notes related to buying or selling a home. A title binder...
Smart homes are becoming more and more common. So, it’s more likely that home buyers and sellers will turn to trusted professionals (like you!) to learn more. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed or like you could use some more education on the topic, we’ve...
We’ve all heard horror stories about real estate transactions. Sellers pulling out, buyer loans falling apart and more! And while some of these situations are hard to avoid completely, there are quite a few positive things agents can do to help clients ensure their home...
More and more we’re bombarded with information about smart home devices, and it’s exciting that there are so many systems and gadgets that can make our homes more efficient. But, while these devices can create a more sustainable and cost-effective living space, there are a few...
Closing escrow on your new home is an exciting time - to say the least! So, it’s no surprise that home buyers and sellers get anxious as the closing day nears. One big milestone in the process is when the loan documents are received by...
The sun is out and the days are longer, and with the Summer season comes great marketing opportunities. Today, we wanted to share with you some valuable, yet easy-to-execute marketing ideas that can help bring growth to and shed new light on your business and relationships. Remember,...
One of the things that makes Summer so wonderful is all of the music events that take place throughout the South Bay community. From Jazz to Rock to Salsa, there’s no shortage of live music in the upcoming months. To help you get your Summer...
An escrow impound account is a concept that you’ll want to become familiar with if you’re planning to buy a home. This account will be setup and managed by the mortgage lender and will be used to pay insurance and property taxes on the home...
Buying a home is an exciting life event and is unlike any other experience in life. Amongst other things, during the home buying process, there are a lot of parties involved in the process, large amounts of money move between parties and there a quite...