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What Causes Escrow Delays? • Not returning the calls to escrow when they try to verify a new escrow • Not giving vesting information at opening • Forms turned in Incomplete or Late! (i.e., missing S.S.N. or S.I., no insurance company) • No loan information so demand can be ordered • Initials Mis...

Some of the common hurdles that slow or stop an escrow transaction are: BUYER: • The Buyer does not have the additional funds needed to close transaction • The buyer brings a personal check for closing • Husband/wife comes to sign without spouse • Escrow Officer was not aware of marriage, separa...

Ist is to call Consumer's Title & Escrow of course Then: 􀂉 A copy of the Seller's existing title policy, if possible. If the policy is not available, provide the Escrow Officer with the following: ____ Legal description and/or address of the property ____ Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) ____ Name ...

Hi everyone, just a quick blog before I get ready for the day ahead. I have shared a blog about leadership a while ago but I am preparing for a presentation to the Boys and Girls Club where I sit as a Board Director. It deals with leadership within family and in the business arena. I think about ...

1. When you open escrow, specify " Consumer's Title " for your title insurance. Ask for your Escrow Reference number to use for all future communications. 2. Read and understand the Preliminary Title Report. If an item is not understood, phone your escrow officer or title officer. 3. COMMUNICATE ...

What is a Concurrent Closing? A Concurrent Closing is the term used to define two or more properties dependent on each other to close. For example, the first property funds and records and the proceeds from that transaction are used to fund or partially fund the second transaction so it can then...

Interest in solar energy is growing as more and more homeowners, as well as businesses, are taking long, serious looks at this alternative source of power. As with any new technology, however, there are potential problems. For example, the sun's rays must reach the solar collectors in order to pr...

1. Goodwill If you permit the borrower to start construction before your deed of trust is recorded you are relying on the borrower's ability to get the title company to accept an indemnity to issue its policy without exception to possible mechanics' liens. The title company may not accept the in...

Hi everyone, I want you all to have a very successful day today and give you some words of encouragement to make it that way. Now is the time to be marketing yourself in your farm areas and to your past clients. You can't be lazy right now because it is well known that when the market turns, clie...

Under Proposition 90, California property owners who are 55 years and older may be able to qualify to transfer the assessed value of their principal residence sold in county "A" to their new residence in county "B." Qualifications for Proposition 90 are as follows: • The purchaser or spouse must...