Category: Escrow

One of the most common questions we get from sellers who are listing FSBOs is, what’s the deal with escrow? Sellers often ask what’s involved, how long the process takes and what they can expect. This post will answer all those questions and more. Grab your pen and

There are lots of costs and fees associated with buying or selling a home, and frankly, it can be confusing. What goes to who? Who pays what? What’s this or that fee for? Understanding what you’re paying for will help you feel more confident throughout your real estate

One one the most common things you’ll find in a real estate offer is a contingency. This post will define what a real estate contingency is and how it works. It will also explain the most common ways contingencies are used in real estate sales. First, let’s start

Most sellers feel at ease once inspections and appraisals are done and they’re deep into escrow. But unfortunately, there’s still an opportunity for unexpected things to arise. Read on to learn what can cause a lender to delay closing and what you can do about it. Common Reasons

Inspections, appraisals, and escrow deposits all have deadlines. Perhaps the most important deadline in your real estate agreement is your closing date. But what happens if a deadline comes and goes and your buyer doesn’t keep up their end of the deal? There’s a tool you can use

When you sit down at closing, you’ll see two title insurance line items on your cost sheet. The first one will say, “lender’s title insurance” and the second will say “homeowner’s title insurance.” This post will define what both types of title insurance are, will explain what

Perhaps you’re reading this because you just accepted an offer on your home. If so, congratulations! Or maybe you’re thinking of selling your home and want to learn more about the process. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. So, how long should everything take? Should