The Question My lender is requiring that I pay off some credit cards and my car in escrow. Can you tell me how that works? The Answer Great question! You may already know this, but one component of qualifying for a home loan revolves around your ‘debt...
When it comes to opening escrow on a home, there are a lot of moving parts! A question 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...
It’s hard to believe that we’ve entered the last few months of the year, and now is the time for holiday fun, but also when we start thinking about closing out the fiscal year And, for the self-employed, there are quite a few tax deductions that...
Once the process of buying a new home is over, all most homeowners really want to do is move in, relax and enjoy their new home. It’s totally understandable given for months they’ve been working hard to close. And while it’s important to take some...
What’s a property deed is a common question, so today, we wanted to share some information we hope you’ll find helpful. Let’s start with the basics. In every real estate purchase or sale, the home buyer is granted a property title from the home...
One of the things that make us, as individuals, so unique is our working style. Everyone has their own habits, rituals, preferences and processes that they turn to for productivity. Some people love working in teams, while others prefer to fly solo. And, while there...
A common document that a borrower will come across during the escrow process is the “Notice of Right to Cancel” (also known as the “Rescission Document” or the “Three-Day Notice of Cancellation”). This document is an important one, so today, we wanted to share with you...
There is no shortage of paperwork during the escrow process, and we understand this can be a bit overwhelming, especially for first time home buyers or sellers. To help, we wanted to share with you some information about the Statement of Information - what it...
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with email. We know that we need it to be successful in our jobs and it can make communication more efficient, but we also know that it can be a huge time suck. But, how do you manage...
California requires that income tax for the sale of a home sale must be withheld. Today, we’ll share with you more information about this form, why it's important and key information you'll want to know about before completing it. So, let’s get started! What is the...