September 2022 Newsblog
Bringing you rate news….. Interest rates are up, not only in mortgage loans, but also in IRS underpayments. It’s now 6% compounded daily for individuals. …
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August 2022 Newsblog
Withholding Withholding Withholding! I am always surprised at all the questions I get regarding the foreigner withholding. But then, this is California and we like …
July 2022 Newsblog
Summer 3 B’s = Beach + Barbecue + Beer! (The perfect fun equation) YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS!VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT(Real questions …
June 2022 Newsblog
School is out and the summer season begins! Will real estate sales swing into its busy time? YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS!VIVA ESCROW Q & …
May 2022 Newsblog
YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS!VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT(Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: I want to avoid probate. Can I …
April 2022 Newsblog
YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS!VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT(Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: I am buying a property in Northern …
March 2022 Newsblog
It’s March! Renew and Rejuvenate! Say Bye-Bye to Winter!Daylight Savings Time – Spring Forward on March 13, 2022 YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS!VIVA ESCROW …
Escrow From The Trenches – Who Is The REAL Escrow Officer?
Here is a story from the escrow trenches about a third party who was dictating how an escrow officer should handle their mutual clients’ funds. …
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Escrow Tip #15 – Is a Power of Attorney Necessary?
Giving a Power of Attorney is an act of faith. Is it really necessary? Whatever the attorney-in-fact signs for you, it is deemed your signature …
Escrow Tip #14 – The Battle Between the Purchase Contract and the Escrow Instructions
What is the difference between a Purchase Contract and an Escrow Instructions? Do I need both? Should the lender require that an escrow transaction have …
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