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Escrow from the Trenches – When Property Taxes Are Lost In Transit

Death and taxes, right? Can’t escape either they say, although I figure if you die, you probably don’t need to worry about those darned taxes. …

The Art of Escrow – Understanding California’s Supplemental Property Taxes

California property taxes are straight forward. You own property, you get to pay taxes on it. However, California’s supplemental taxes are a little harder to …

The Art of Escrow – California Property Taxes – How Does the System Work?

You own property? Maybe you are looking to buy? Acquaint yourself with California’s secured real property and unsecured personal property tax system. You need to …

The Art of Escrow – Bulk Sales – Trials, Tribulations and Drama During the Pandemic

Oh, those trials, tribulations and drama that goes into handling Business Opportunity / Bulk Sales during the pandemic! It was never easy during the normal …

The Art of Escrow – Buying or Selling a Business? The Nitty Gritty of a Business Sale Transaction (Part 2)

I am sure you have wondered, “If I want to buy an ongoing hair salon, how do I go about it?” It’s not just your …

The Art of Escrow – Buying or Selling a Business? A Whole Different Animal! (Part 1)

I am sure you have wondered, “If I want to buy an ongoing hair salon, for instance, how do I go about it?” It’s not …

Escrow Tip #4 – The Catch to the Disbursement of your Net Proceeds

From time to time our Borrowers or Sellers will have specific requests regarding the disposition of their proceeds. They want us to use it to …

Escrow Tip #3 – Why pay more? Minimizing Prepaid Interest

When a lender or an escrow officer talks about “prepaid interest.” What does that mean? Prepaid interest is interest on your new loan that starts …

Escrow Tip #2 – Table Funding! Dry State! Wet State! What?

Have you ever heard the term “Table Funding”? What about the term a “Dry” State or a “Wet” State? Lenders like to throw out lending …