by Bay Area Escrow | Nov 22, 2019 | Blog
What is closing on a house? Closing day is a meeting that finalizes a real estate transaction. It officially transfers ownership of the home over to the buyer, and the seller receives payment for the sale. But before this can occur the buyer and seller need to go...
by Bay Area Escrow | Nov 10, 2019 | Blog
Escrow services aren’t just for new homeowners. An escrow account protects both people involved in a financial agreement. So do you need escrow when buying a car? Not if you’re driving it right off the lot. But if you’re buying a car from a stranger, an auction site,...
by Bay Area Escrow | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for home buyers to get caught up in a real estate scam. Thousands of victims have reported housing fraud to the FBI via their Internet Crime Complaint Center. Get savvy about the telltale signs. Here are five common real estate scams...
by Bay Area Escrow | Oct 12, 2019 | Blog
A real estate agent acts as a go-between for buyers and sellers who are on opposite sides of a deal. Hiring a real estate agent can save you thousands of dollars because an experienced agent knows what to look for. While you might be most concerned with finding an...
by Bay Area Escrow | Sep 30, 2019 | Blog
Our Attendance at 2019 Floating Home Tour Update
by Bay Area Escrow | Sep 22, 2019 | Blog
It’s a bit early for twinkly lights, but as we move into autumn the housing market will slow down. Bad weather may not be as much of an issue in California, but no one wants to deal with wet moving boxes. Most homes are listed during warmer months. The last days of...
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