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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: REJECTED RECORDINGS (ESCROW)
Rejected recordings can happen for many reasons, including, Tax amount missing, Tax signature missing, Illegible notary missing, and more.
Jul 29, 20242 min read


HELOC - HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT LOAN: Title Company Payoff Requirements
Why does a title company ask for a “freeze letter” or hold additional funds when paying off a Home Equity Line of Credit Loan (HELOC)?
Jul 1, 20242 min read


WHAT IS PAYOFF / SUB-ESCROW?
Sub-escrow (loan payoff) is an extremely important service provided by title companies to facilitate the handling of money.
Jun 3, 20242 min read


MELLO ROOS TAX TIPS - Understanding Your Property Tax Bill
Having a thorough understanding of your property is absolutely imperative, whether you're a homeowner or a real estate investor.
Apr 22, 20242 min read


How the California Escrow Process Works?
New Venture Escrow The duration of the escrow process varies depending on the circumstances, but typically it takes 30 to 60 days. It's...
Feb 5, 20241 min read


Who Pays What During a House Transaction?
Here you will find the traditional distribution of expenses associated with a purchase of real estate.
Aug 14, 20232 min read


Requirements For Recording Documents
Sdenia Ponce Sdenia.ponce@ltic.com 619.581.7226
Jul 10, 20231 min read


Home Inspection Process
Structural Pest Control Inspection Often referred to as a “Termite Report,” the Structural Pest Control Inspection is conducted by a...
Jun 26, 20232 min read


Death Certificate During a Transaction
Sdenia Ponce Sdenia.ponce@ltic.com 619.581.7226
Jun 14, 20231 min read


Case of the Problem Accommodation Recording
From time to time a customer may request that documents not pertinent to an insured transaction be recorded by the title company as an...
Apr 24, 20232 min read


“TSG”—The Trustee Sale Guarantee
What is a TSG? A “Trustee Sale Guarantee”, commonly referred to as “TSG”, is a title report given to a trustee to provide recorded...
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Everything You Need To Know About Title Insurance
The decision to purchase a home (or other real property) or refinance is probably the largest and most important financial decision you...
Apr 10, 20238 min read


How Escrow Protects Parties in Financial Transactions
What Is Escrow? Escrow is a legal concept describing a financial agreement whereby a third party holds an asset or money on behalf of two...
Apr 3, 20236 min read


Typical Title Clearance Problems
Establishing Fact of Death - Joint Tenancy Power of Attorney — Use of, Proper Execution Physical Inspection Results — Encroachment,...
Mar 22, 20231 min read


Why Are Home Inspections Important?
Professional home inspections are an important step when purchasing a home. It can help avoid any unforeseen issues and problems. An...
Mar 20, 20232 min read


Understanding Escrow
What is escrow? Escrow is a process that evolved to ensure protection for all parties to a real estate transaction.
Mar 8, 20231 min read


What is Escrow? What is the Purpose?
Today we have Jen Foster with Foster Escrow team to talk about what escrow is, and the details of what goes into completing an escrow...
Nov 4, 20221 min read


Think Real Estate Newsletter
Think Real Estate Benefits is dedicated to supporting business employees, memberships, and groups by meeting their real estate needs with...
Jul 26, 20223 min read




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