Planning a title insurance refinance in California? Learn what your lender requires, what your owner’s policy covers, and how to save with a reissue rate.
Confused about ALTA vs CLTA title insurance in California? Learn the key coverage differences, who pays, and which policy protects you best at closing.
Wondering how escrow works in California? Learn the 6 key stages, typical 30-to-60-day timeline, and what buyers and sellers must do to close on time.
In California, who pays for title insurance depends on where you live. Learn the NorCal vs. SoCal customs, what each policy covers, and how to negotiate.
Foreclosure Paperwork Is Changing: New Certifications and Borrower Notices in California What should you watch for when a California listing has a Notice of Default? In some subordinate mortgage foreclosures, you may see a new recorded certification and a new borrower notice served with the Notice of Default, which can change timelines and due diligence.…
What is a preliminary title report (prelim) in California? A preliminary title report in California is a document prepared by a title company that shows the current ownership, liens, and recorded encumbrances on a property before a real estate transaction closes. It helps buyers, sellers, and lenders understand what issues must be cleared before the…