Understanding contingencies is important when you are considering making an offer on a property. A contingency is a condition in the Purchase Agreement that allows the buyer(s) to remove themselves from the contract with their deposit refunded if certain conditions are not met after their...
We did an analysis of what effect the #TRID implementation had on the median days to close for all closings before the 10/3/2015 implementation of TRID and all closings under the new rule which were opened after 10/3/2015. Here’s the data for Refis (R) and Resales (S). We have...
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Giveback Homes. Giveback Homes was founded with the goal of bringing a new giving model to the world of real estate. Founded by former employees of Toms, Giveback Homes saw an opportunity to infuse social responsibility into...
Welcome Janet Ortiz to our CV Escrow La Quinta office! Janet is a seasoned escrow officer with over 30 years experience. Janet is known for making the agents look good by serving the needs of their clients in a reliable, friendly, and professional manner. She...
Please join us in welcoming Business Development Representative, Lynn Mattoon to CV Escrow! As a resident of Southern California since 2000, Lynn brings nearly 7 years of real estate experience to the Coachella Valley. Having worked as a REALTOR® in San Diego, Lynn understands the importance...
Many people don’t realize that there’s a difference between what they own personally and what their home owns, and when it comes time to sell, the confusion can cause a lot of problems. Take the period chandelier in your entryway, for example. It’s the perfect...
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make, but it can also be one of the best if you take advantage of different tax breaks. There are a variety of them available and they can save you big money each...
C.L.U.E.® Home Sellers Disclosure Reports will no longer be available through CV Escrow or any other disclosure companies. LexisNexis®, the company that owns the C.L.U.E.® Report, has decided to discontinue the sale of the report through third party vendors such as California disclosure companies. Should a...
The CFPB is requiring that the owner’s policy be disclosed as “optional” due to the fact that unlike the lender’s policy which is required by most institutional lenders in the country, an owner’s title insurance policy is not a transactional requirement nationwide. This new descriptor was...