Picture this: You’ve been swindled out of your down-payment, it’s too late to get it back, and you lose your house right as you’re passing the finish line of closing escrow. Surprisingly, situations like this happen all the time as a result of real estate wire frauds. The first step in preventing escrow wire fraud
Calculating escrow fees in California can sometimes feel so arbitrary. How do you know exactly what you will be paying? What about fees you might be unaware of in the escrow process? With all the unanswered questions, it can seem impossible to budget for this important expense when selling a home. In this article, we
When people exchange hundreds of thousands of dollars in real estate transactions, there are bound to be some fears about the whole process. For instance, how can you be sure the buyer has enough money to buy your home? You can’t always take someone’s word for it. That’s why the escrow closing process is an
The movement of money is undoubtedly the most constant element of any house buying or selling process. Earnest money and down payments are two major components of facilitating the close of properties, but they can often get confused. In this article, we are taking a look at some of the key similarities and differences between