Category: Escrow
Confused About Escrow? Here's the Simple Version.
By Home Bay
Posted on April 21st, 2016
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
Read MoreAll About Escrow Fees: What They Are & Who Pays What
By Home Bay
Posted on August 25th, 2016
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
Read MoreSeller Question Answered: What's a Contingency Period?
By Home Bay
Posted on October 19th, 2016
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
Read MoreUnderstanding Pre-Closing Lender Delays (& What You Can Do)
By Home Bay
Posted on October 20th, 2016
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
Read MoreHome Seller's Guide: When & How to Use a Notice to Perform
By Home Bay
Posted on October 21st, 2016
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
Read MoreAll About Title Insurance: A Guide for Home Buyers & Sellers
By Home Bay
Posted on November 14th, 2016
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
Read MoreEscrow Timeline: A Guide for California Home Sellers
By Home Bay
Posted on October 25th, 2018
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
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