Dear Clients and Partners. First and foremost, we hope that you and your loved ones are well and that COVID-19 has not had a significant negative impact on you professionally or personally. It’s a time of uncertainty and unknowns, with changes being presented to us each day,...
Purchasing and owning a new home is such a joyful time, and the first year is particularly exciting! There are so many projects that probably come to mind, like personalizing a powder bathroom with wallpaper, tackling the landscaping out front to create curb appeal, or...
California has seen its fair share of natural disasters already this year. Most notably, more wildfires that have ravaged the state each year since 2017, leaving a wake of destruction in their path. And sadly, we are not out of the woods yet because on...
Homeowner Associations can be a great asset to any residential property, but there are also specific details, as a homeowner and potential home seller, you should be familiar with. Before selling your home, it’s best to do your due diligence. This may include asking your HOA...
It’s September, which means it’s also REALTOR® Safety Month! So, today, we wanted to share with you some helpful tips to ensure your personal safety is a top priority not just this month, but throughout the year. Did you know that according to the National Association of...
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...
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...
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...
When it comes to opening escrow on a home, there are a lot of moving parts! A subject that we get asked a lot about are impound accounts, so we wanted to take this opportunity to explain them in more detail. If you aren’t sure...
We hope you find this information helpful when trying to answer the question, "What is Escrow?" ...