Tuesdays, here at the American Trust Escrow website, we post Technology Tips designed to help you, the REALTOR®, grow your business, keep up to date on the latest technologies, and move you forward into the new era of real estate. Today, QR codes, or “Quick Response”...
In Today’s tight-lending market, individuals looking to invest have the opportunity to capitalize on some great deals and benefits when making an “all cash offer” on a property. An “all cash offer” is an offer that does not require a third party lender. ...
For some, the escrow process can be perceived as confusing, perhaps even overwhelming at times. Buyers and sellers are dealing with deadlines, mounds of paperwork, and signatures galore. It is not uncommon to feel anxious and have questions during the process. As...
One of the many important documents received by Escrow from a lender is the Truth in Lending Disclosure Statement (TIL). The TIL disclosure statement is one of the most misunderstood documents required for closing, and Escrow Officers are often faced with many questions from the...
As the close of escrow date draws near, the buyer and seller are usually eager to close. And, loan documents arriving in escrow represent a big step towards the completion of the escrow and the transition of the property to the new owner. ...
To help homeowners over the age of 55 be able to afford to move to a different home in California or purchase a “move down” home and not suffer an increase in property taxes, Propositions 60 and 90 were passed. The Propositions, also known...
In a prior post we explain the terminology associated with Short Sales. In order to further clarify the short sale process, this post explains the process a seller must go through if they find themselves facing a short sale. A Short Sale comes in to play...
One of an escrow officer's simpler jobs is calculating the amount of property tax that is payable by the buyer and the seller on any given real estate transaction. One of the agent's tougher jobs can be explaining to the buyer why they may get...
In a previous post, the nuts-and-bolts differences between REO (Real Estate Owned) escrows and standard escrows were discussed. This post is designed to highlight a significant psychological difference that can help you and your clients successfully navigate the REO terrain: patience. For a number...
As Escrow Holders we often get inquiries from Buyers and Sellers well after the close of an escrow. It is a common belief that our responsibility as Escrow Holder continues after the close of escrow, when, in fact, escrow no longer has any connection with...
