Home inspections are a critical part of the home buying process. They are how interested buyers learn about the home's condition from a trained and certified professional. But with the Covid-19 pandemic still impacting the world, home inspections have also changed. Look for a home inspection...
Real estate professionals have been pleasantly surprised by home buyers' continued demand, even during the pandemic. Inventory remains low across the country, and interested buyers are still combing the market in search of their dream home. This is known as a “seller’s market.” Managing expectations with...
On August 27, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced that they are taking a new approach to bolster the economy. The major policy shift includes allowing inflation to run higher than normal -- over their 2% goal-- if it, in turn, supports the labor market and...
SOC should be very much on the radar of both real estate agents and their clients. Essentially, this type of compliance ensures that companies are performing annual audits and demonstrate effective internal controls regarding the security of private client information. Think about the amount of personal...
We are beyond excited to share with you that our sister company - Glen Oaks Escrow - closed yet another Bitcoin transaction! The homebuyer contacted their office in San Diego to inquire about using Bitcoin after hearing about previous Bitcoin transactions that were administered. “We’re thrilled...
Solar panels are an excellent option for both the environment and a homeowner’s pocketbook. While they can be pricey to install, the return on investment can be substantial over the product's life. This is especially true if you live in an area with high energy...
We are so humbled and grateful! For the seventh consecutive year, our parent company Pango Group has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Los Angeles. Here’s what our awesome CEO, Scott Akerley, had to say about this exciting achievement: “I have...
We all have calendars, and sometimes we just don’t pay attention to them or, even worse, don’t even have any important dates listed on them. Today, we wanted to share this very important and helpful calendar with you -- the Homeowner’s Property Tax Calendar! Please feel...
Today, we’re excited to share with you Pango Group’s newest escrow brand - AV Escrow - based in Lancaster, California. Over the decades, we have consistently looked for new areas to expand our services into, helping to live out our mission of running exceptional real...
Lately, there’s been a lot of conversation around document signings - from traditional notarizations to remote online notaries. But, not all signings are created equal. And, often, terms are used interchangeably when they shouldn't be. So, to help shed some light on the various types of...