Title and Escrow
The Functions of an Escrow
Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually involves the transfer of large sums of money. It is imperative that the transfer of these funds and related documents from one party ... ...more
Title and Escrow
December 09, 2023•3 min read
Required Reporting to the I.R.S.
Sellers of real property will have certain information regarding the sale reported to the Internal Revenue Service. This required reporting is a consequence of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 ...more
Title and Escrow
December 09, 2023•3 min read
Understanding Preliminary Reports
After months of searching, you’ve finally found it -- your perfect dream home. But is it perfect? Will you be purchasing more than just a beautiful home? Will you also be acquiring liens placed on the... ...more
Title and Escrow
December 09, 2023•6 min read
Statements of Information
Statements of Information provide title companies with the information they need to distinguish the buyers and sellers of real property from others with similar names. ...more
Title and Escrow
December 09, 2023•3 min read
Creative Financing
Creative financing: You’ve heard of it, and, as a seller, the idea sounds pretty attractive. But, do you know everything you need to know about carrying back a second; essentially, about becoming a le... ...more
Title and Escrow
December 09, 2023•2 min read
Understanding Title Insurance
What is title insurance? Newspapers refer to it in the weekly real estate sections and you hear about it in conversations with real estate brokers. If you’ve purchased a home you may be familiar with ... ...more
Title and Escrow
December 09, 2023•6 min read
