As a home buyer or seller, an Escrow Officer is someone you may not have direct contact with during the home buying or selling process. Unlike your real estate agent or broker, who you speak to and see on a more regular basis, the Escrow...
It is actually quite common that you may be asked to pay down some of your debt during the escrow process. It may be a car, or credit cards, or other personal loans. Don’t consider this a bad thing! In a way, it’s a lot...
Purchasing a new home is usually the most significant investment an individual will ever make. And whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you have purchased multiple properties before, the process never seems to be crystal clear and simple to understand. Take escrow and trusts, for example....
The escrow process usually elicits questions from both buyers and sellers and can feel even more overwhelming for someone who has never bought or sold a home before. But, we have great news! Armed with a bit of information, the escrow process can feel worlds more...
The process of buying or selling a home can be an exhilarating time! For both buyers and sellers, the journey is full of various emotions and plenty of twists and turns. It’s no surprise given how many nuances, steps are involved, and people who play...
There are a lot of moving parts when a home trades hands between a seller and a buyer, and whether you are doing this for the first time or you are a seasoned professional, understanding all of the paperwork involved can be overwhelming. Let’s take...
Purchasing a new home is a huge decision, most notable financially. During the home buying process, there are a variety of inspections and reports that your real estate agent may suggest and that your lender may require. The idea is to shelter you from any...
The death of a loved one involves a lot of emotional energy as you sort through the details of their possessions. Often times, this involves real estate holdings, so it’s important to make sense of probate and the escrow process. What is probate? Essentially, it...
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...