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Sep 24, 20242 min read

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Chain of Title: What You Should Know

Uncover the secrets of property ownership with 'Chain of Title: What You Should Know'.

Jun 24, 20242 min read

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Heggstad Petition In California

A Heggstad petition in California probate is used when real property was not transferred into a trust before the decedent’s death.

Difference Between Rentable Square Feet versus Usable Square Feet

Jun 17, 20243 min read

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Difference Between Rentable Square Feet versus Usable Square Feet

Evaluating commercial property involves calculating rentable square feet (RSF), which includes usable square feet (USF) plus shared spaces.

Jun 3, 20242 min read

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WHAT IS PAYOFF / SUB-ESCROW?

Sub-escrow (loan payoff) is an extremely important service provided by title companies to facilitate the handling of money.

May 28, 20242 min read

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What Are The Two Types of Title Policies?

Every sale of a residential property involves the purchase of two policies of title insurance - an Owner’s Policy and a Lender’s Policy.

MELLO ROOS TAX TIPS - Understanding Your Property Tax Bill

Apr 22, 20242 min read

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MELLO ROOS TAX TIPS - Understanding Your Property Tax Bill

Having a thorough understanding of your property is absolutely imperative, whether you're a homeowner or a real estate investor.

Apr 1, 20241 min read

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GRANT DEED VS. QUITCLAIM DEED

Both instruments are common in California and convey ownership of property to another person. GRANT DEED: The grantor transfers all of...

SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED WITH UNINSURED DEEDS?

Mar 18, 20242 min read

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SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED WITH UNINSURED DEEDS?

The Answer Is Simple An uninsured deed is a deed that has not been examined by the title company. Before the deed can be recorded, it...

Feb 5, 20241 min read

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How the California Escrow Process Works?

New Venture Escrow The duration of the escrow process varies depending on the circumstances, but typically it takes 30 to 60 days. It's...

Real Estate: The cost of change of ownership in California.

Jan 1, 20242 min read

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Real Estate: The cost of change of ownership in California.

When a Change of Ownership Requires Reappraisal Joint Tenancy Under this method of holding title, each owner holds the property jointly...

Dec 6, 20231 min read

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COMMON METHODS OF HOLDING TITLE: OWNING SEPARATE PROPERTY (PART 1/3)

Remember: Sole ownership is when an individual or another entity can own something. Here are examples of different ways people can own...

Sep 11, 20233 min read

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5 Ways to Hold Title in California

What is Title? Before we delve into how to hold title in California, it is crucial to understand the meaning of title: it describes a...

Aug 21, 20234 min read

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Property Deed vs. Title: Key Differences

A property deed is a legal document that shows the change of ownership between parties when a sale has occurred.

Who Pays What During a House Transaction?

Aug 14, 20232 min read

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Who Pays What During a House Transaction?

Here you will find the traditional distribution of expenses associated with a purchase of real estate.

Aug 7, 20236 min read

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House titles: What are they, and how should you title your home?

A house title denotes ownership rights: It is the bundle of rights that dictates who has legal or equitable interest in the property.

Jul 31, 20237 min read

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5 Common Methods of Holding Real Property Title

How different kinds of titles affect real estate sales, taxes, and more

Jul 26, 20230 min read