Given that some County Recorder’s offices have had a reduction in services, it is important to understand the potential alternatives that may be available in the event these companies have to expand the closures of real estate document recording services. Things to know: A title...
On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 16, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-28-20, directing the Department of Business Oversight (Department) to work with financial institutions to identify tools to...
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...
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...
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The Foreign Investment in Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) is a certificate of non-foreign status. FIRPTA addresses the disposition of U.S. real property interest by a foreign person. Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code requires that all transferees (buyers) of real property owned by a...
One of our priorities here at CV Escrow is to ensure we keep you informed about topics affecting our industry! So, we wanted to share with you a few details about a pretty hot topic: Social media + RESPA We all love social media. It’s...
The language of escrow and the real estate transaction doesn't need to be a stumbling block; once you know the terms, these words become what they are meant to be - valuable tools to help smooth the road to a successful transaction. Contingency This is a clause...