December 11, 2014

Sole and Co-Ownership

Sole and Co-Ownership Title to property in California may be held by individuals in Sole Ownership or in Co-Ownership. Co-Ownership of real property is when the […]
December 10, 2014

Preliminary Reports

Are you aware of the issues that a Preliminary Report may bring up? If any of these items appear in the report, immediate action should be […]
December 9, 2014

Interim Binders

Are you familiar with the interim binder? If not, this may be very valuable to you! The binder is designed for a special purpose and cannot […]
November 21, 2014

Avoid Property Tax Penalties

Tax delinquencies often occur during the first year of property ownership; new property owners should be aware of the following: Due Date Real Property taxes are […]
November 20, 2014

Who pays for what?

Curious about the distribution of expenses when real estate is bought and sold? Here’s a handy list! (Keep in mind, many of these items can be […]
November 20, 2014

A Brief History of Title Insurance

Title insurance was created when it became evident that traditional methods of exchanging property did not adequately safeguard the interests of all parties. Prior to the […]
November 20, 2014

California Property Tax Calculator

To avoid having the title company hold funds at close of escrow, it’s recommended that sellers pay the 1st installment property taxes in the form of […]
November 11, 2014

TSG— Trustee Sale Guarantee

What is a TSG? A “TSG,” or “Trustee Sale Guarantee”, is a title report given to a trustee to provide recorded information pertinent to the foreclosure […]
November 11, 2014

California Foreclosure Prevention Act: FAQs

What is the California Foreclosure Prevention Act (CFPA)? The CFPA was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on February 20, 2009. The CFPA was created […]
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