by kathy | Oct 27, 2026 | Escrow, Real Estate Market
What Homeowners Should Know About Supplemental Tax Bills November 1 marks an important date for California homeowners. That’s when the first installment of annual secured property taxes becomes due. However, if you recently purchased a home, you may also receive...
by kathy | Oct 12, 2026 | Blog, Escrow, Real Estate Market
How Escrow Technology Is Changing —But Not Replacing It Buying or selling property has changed considerably over the past decade. Documents that once required in-person meetings can now be signed electronically, while secure online systems make sharing information...
by kathy | Sep 28, 2026 | Blog, Escrow, Real Estate Market
Escrow for Investors: How a 1031 Exchange and Reverse Exchange Works Real estate investors often move quickly when the right opportunity appears. However, selling one investment property and purchasing another can create tax consequences that make the timing and...
by kathy | Sep 14, 2026 | Commercial Escrow, Escrow, Home Buying, Real Estate Market
Escrow Holdback Explained: When and Why Funds Stay in Limbo Closing day usually feels like the finish line. Documents have been signed, funds have moved, and the buyer may finally receive the keys. However, not every dollar involved in a real estate transaction...
by kathy | Aug 18, 2026 | Blog, Escrow, Home Buying, Real Estate Market
Escrow Tips for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026 Buying your first home comes with a vocabulary lesson you probably never asked for. Loan estimates, contingencies, earnest money deposits, title reports, Closing Disclosures, wire instructions, impounds, and recording all...
by kathy | Aug 4, 2026 | Escrow, Home Buying, Real Estate Market, Wire Fraud
When most people think about real estate wire fraud, they picture a fake email containing fraudulent wire instructions. While that scam certainly still exists, today’s criminals have become far more sophisticated. Instead of simply sending a suspicious email filled...
