Thank goodness it is time to Spring Forward! Sunday, March 10, 2024  YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS! VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT (Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: I sold my coffee shop and the Buyer took over the business. But the escrow refuse to give me my money. What can I … Read more

Enter the Dragon!  Happy Chinese New Year February 10, 2024 Original image from Canva YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS!VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT(Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: If I have an escrow that was opened and the deed was already signed, then escrow cancels and reopens with a new buyer. … Read more

Happy 2024!  YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS! VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT (Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: A question from an Escrow Officer – I had a transaction in which the Trustee was deceased and the Successor Trustee, unknown to me, was a German citizen. The property sold was the original … Read more

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS! VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT (Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: My attorney helped my mom with a deed to transfer the property to her Trust. But he said I have to contact an Escrow Company to get a preliminary change of ownership form, … Read more

California Property Taxes are out and due November 1, 2023 Friday, November 10, 2023 is Veteran’s Day (Observed Holiday) No Fundings, No Recordings YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS! VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT (Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: What happens if an LLC has a deed of trust on my … Read more

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS! VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT (Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: I am a new Buyer and I can’t find property insurance. Do you have any insurance companies that can help? ANSWER: California’s problems with the insurance industry have been going on for a long time, … Read more

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS! VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT (Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: I represent a Seller in a transaction in which the Seller is a foreigner. The sales price is $650,000 and according to your article, the withholding should be 10% because the sales price is under … Read more

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS! VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT (Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: Recently, my cousin found a notarized document, a completed quitclaim deed that she signed 3 years ago and forgot to have it recorded. The notary stamp shows the date of the notary person has expired. … Read more

Happy Independence Day! YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS!VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT(Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION: I read your article online about deeds of trusts and notes. I am looking to close the loop on a deed of trust with a private investor that has been paid. How do I … Read more

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS! VIVA ESCROW Q & A SEGMENT (Real questions sent to us – verbatim!) QUESTION:  What if the HOA of a property I am buying gave a statement to the escrow that they need the new homeowners to pay the monthly dues for the whole year in advance instead of … Read more