Learn how FIRPTA withholding works in California real estate. Federal rates, CA FTB rules, exemptions, and how escrow handles it, answered in plain language.
Learn the key differences between a grant deed and a quitclaim deed in California, when to use each, and how your choice affects title insurance.
A deed of trust California home loans use is different from a mortgage. Learn the three parties, how title insurance connects, and what happens at payoff.
Know exactly what California closing costs include for buyers and sellers in 2026, with a North vs. South CA customs table, typical amounts, and who pays what.
What is a title search in California? Learn how the process works, what issues it uncovers, how long it takes, and what it costs. Guide by 805 Title.
A seller’s net sheet in California shows closing costs, title fees, and net proceeds. Learn what every line means and how agents walk clients through it.
California AB 2016 lets heirs skip full probate for primary residences under $750,000 — but title insurance still requires extra underwriting steps in 2026. Here's what agents and buyers need to know.
Real estate wire fraud California agents face is surging in 2026. Learn how to spot it, stop it, and protect buyers with title insurance before funds disappear.
California agents need to know the FinCEN all-cash reporting rule. Discover what's required for 2026 transactions, who must report, and how 805 Title helps.
Title vesting California options include sole ownership, joint tenancy, community property, and tenants in common. Learn which one protects your family and assets best.