WOW, what a year! Certainly one for the History and Record Books. I was asked to write this "Year In Review" by Jennifer Fivelsdal as a combined effort along with a few of our other Active Rain Members. A reflection of a year now past! Jennifer asked that I cover three areas: Title and Escrow, Technology, and my pick for the Top 12 Member Posts in 2007. I'll give it my best shot, but 2007 was one "INCREDIBLE" and life changing year! This will be a challenging task to try and cover in a single post! Here are ALL … (68 comments)
title and escrow: How does she do it?
- 03/16/07 03:14 AM
I was asked by a good client some time ago, "what is it that my escrow officer does for me and my clients?" She said, "I open the escrow, you pick up a deposit check, we get a pre, my clients sign, and you bring me a commission check." Well, little did she know, there is a long list of things the escrow team in my branch does on the average resale transaction. After you review this post, you may wish to deliver flowers or wine to your escrow officer at your next closing! In this post, let's visit what the escrow officers in … (19 comments)
title and escrow: Q&A What Is Title Insurance
- 03/06/07 07:26 PM
Why do I need Title Insurance Coverage? Q: What is title insurance? A: An insurance policy--protecting against loss should the condition of title to land be other than as insured. Q: Why do I need title insurance? A: When you buy a home, or any property for that matter, you expect to enjoy certain benefits from ownership. For example, you expect to be able to occupy and use the property as you wish, to be free from debts or obligations not created or agreed to by you, and to be able to freely sell or pledge your property as security for a … (9 comments)
title and escrow: Taking Title? - Don't Advise! Be wise!
- 03/03/07 06:34 PM
When a buyer purchases property in California, often times they will ask us, or you, "How should we take title?" We cannot advise the buyers, we can only suggest they speak to their CPA or attorney etc. Now, there is a tool that helps one understand the ways in which they can take title and the different methods of holding title on real property. We provide this to our realtors and our buyers. There is an explanation of the different ways to hold title and the benefits or explanations of each. Don't wait till the last minute to discuss this with your buyers. They … (4 comments)
title and escrow: Eminent Domain
- 02/25/07 05:29 PM
I had a Real Estate Agent in Solano County today, ask me if title insurance would protect her from eminent domain? I have never encountered this question in my many years of experience. So being intrigued, I was just wondering, has anyone lost property in this manner or know someone who has? It is a rare occurrence. There are a lot of websites that give definitions, and discuss the nature of Eminent Domain, but it seems that there are no recorded cases where a homeowner fought the City, County, or State Government for the rights to their home, land or property. If you have any information … (12 comments)
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