23 Dec Happy Holidays!
From all of us at Coachella Valley 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!!...
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14 Dec Are You Ready to Incorporate Facebook Into Your 2011 Marketing Plan?
Tuesdays, here at the Coachella Valley 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 ...
09 Dec The Real Estate Withholding Certificate (Form 593-C): An Explanation for Sellers
When real estate is sold in California, the state requires that income tax for that sale must be withheld. In this post we will discuss sellers who are individuals or who may qualify as an individual. We will also explain qualified exceptions and exemptions to...
02 Dec Anti-Deficiency Protection for Short Sales
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...
25 Nov Happy Thanksgiving from the CV Escrow Family!
During this time of Thanksgiving, all of us at Coachella Valley Escrow would like to express our sincere appreciation for our readers! Thank you for taking the time to read our blog and the wonderful feedback you provide. From our family to yours, we wish...
18 Nov For Sale By Owner – What’s Involved?
Most often, when a property sells, the transaction is negotiated and the purchase agreement is put together by the real estate agents representing the buyer and seller. The real estate agents also act as the primary point of contact with escrow during...
11 Nov An Explanation of Property Deeds
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...
04 Nov Escrow Impound Accounts Explained
An Impound Account, also known as an Escrow Impound Account, is an account set up and managed by mortgage lenders to pay property taxes and insurance on behalf of the home buyer. These accounts are set up with the lender during escrow to ensure that...
26 Oct QR Codes in Real Estate Marketing
Tuesdays, here at the Coachella Valley 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...
30 Sep An Explanation of the Truth in Lending Disclosure Statement in Escrow
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...