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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'.
Sep 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.
Jun 24, 20242 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 17, 20243 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.
Jun 3, 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.
May 28, 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 22, 20242 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...
Apr 1, 20241 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...
Mar 18, 20242 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...
Feb 5, 20241 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...
Jan 1, 20242 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...
Dec 6, 20231 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...
Sep 11, 20233 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.
Aug 21, 20234 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 14, 20232 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.
Aug 7, 20236 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 31, 20237 min read
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What Is Statement Of Information
Sdenia Ponce Sdenia.ponce@ltic.com 619.581.7226
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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Requirements For Recording Documents
Sdenia Ponce Sdenia.ponce@ltic.com 619.581.7226
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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6 things to know about property titles
A title is a legal document that includes the specifics about the property you are purchasing and who owns it, often in the form of a...
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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