Can I shop for title insurance in California without slowing escrow? Yes, you can shop for title insurance in California without delaying your escrow, as long as you coordinate early with your escrow officer and provide your chosen title company’s details promptly. Shopping for title insurance is one of the most misunderstood parts of a…
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How much is title insurance? 805title’s Trusted Advice Title insurance typically costs around 0.5% to 1% of the purchase price, depending on your location and the policy type. When buying a home in Southern California, one of the most common questions buyers and sellers ask is: how much is title insurance? Understanding title insurance is…
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What does title insurance actually do in California? What does title insurance actually do in California? Title insurance protects you against hidden ownership issues, liens, or errors in property records so your home purchase in California stays secure. When you buy a home in Southern California, title insurance is one of the most important protections…
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How do trust or probate sales change title and escrow steps in California? Trust and probate sales in California add extra legal and documentation steps to title and escrow. Because court approval, executor authority, and disclosure rules are involved, the process takes longer and requires specialized guidance from your escrow and title team. When buying…
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What does title insurance not cover in California? 805title’s exclusions overview What does title insurance not cover in California? Title insurance in California does not cover issues such as zoning disputes, environmental hazards, future liens, or problems you create after closing. It protects you only against past defects in ownership, not future risks. When you…
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How do gift of equity and family sales change escrow steps in California?805escrow’s Family-Friendly Guide How do gift of equity and family sales change escrow steps in California? In California, gift of equity and family sales often require extra escrow steps such as gift letters, appraisal reviews, and lender documentation. Working with a trusted local…
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What’s the Difference Between Owner’s and Lender’s Title Insurance in California? What’s the difference between Owner’s vs. Lender’s Title Insurance in California? This is one of the most common questions we hear from buyers and Realtors. Owner’s title insurance protects you, the homeowner, while lender’s title insurance protects the mortgage lender. In California, most real…
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Qualified Intermediary Megan Destito is our special guest today to walk us through the details about Investment Property and 1031 Exchange, you are about to know the rules in a more comprehensive way and find out about Title Vesting pitfalls, this is one hot topic that you can’t miss! In this episode, we discuss… …
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Controlling your time as an independent real estate professional can be challenging. However, Cal Newport, a well-known author and speaker, states: “If you treat your attention with respect, then when it comes time to work, you can concentrate on one thing at a time with intensity. And intensity can be traded for time.” To achieve…
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The Real Estate Market is constantly changing, and we expect to see a big trend this 2023: Baby Boomers downsizing and moving from big cities to new communities. More and more baby boomers are looking for new areas for quieter living. This blog post will discuss why baby boomers are moving from the big cities…
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