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From all of us at American Trust Escrow, we wish you health, comfort, and prosperity this holiday season. May your home be filled with the joy of family and friends. Merry Christmas!! ...

Senate Bill 931, providing California Short Sale Deficiency Protection, will go into effect on January 1, 2011.  This new law states that existing lenders of record who have approved and agreed upon a short sale will not be able to obtain a deficiency judgment against...

At the time of signing loan documents, the buyer is presented with an estimated settlement statement by their escrow holder.  This statement includes the initial amount the lender will collect in order to establish the Impound Account.  This amount often brings up questions from the...

In every purchase/sale of Real Estate, the buyer is granted title to the property from the seller through the delivery of a Deed.  The escrow company/title company or an attorney prepares this Deed, and the Deed shows the seller, currently vested on title, is granting...