To help homeowners over the age of 55 be able to afford to move to a different home in California or purchase a “move down” home and not suffer an increase in property taxes, Propositions 60 and 90 were passed. The Propositions, also known as...
Every Tuesday, here at the CV Escrow website, we post Technology Tips designed to help you, the Realtor, grow your business, keep up to date on the latest technologies, and move you forward into the new era of Real Estate. Last week's Tech Tuesday post...
What is a title binder? No, it’s not the binder you take to keep your notes in concerning your title and escrow proceedings. It IS something that you should know about to save money if plan on selling your home within 2 years after its...
Every Tuesday, here at the CV Escrow website, we post Technology Tips designed to help you, the Realtor, grow your business, keep up to date on the latest technologies, and move you forward into the new era of Real Estate. Last week while at the California...
Did you know that in several counties in California, Propositions 58 and 193 can save homeowners money in the transfer of property between parents and children and even grandchildren? These propositions are geared towards keeping property “in the family” and both propositions help avoid a...
Whether you are a REALTOR considering getting into the niche business of dealing with REO’s, a buyer looking to find a deal on a home by seeking a foreclosed property or a seller looking for information on what happens when a foreclosure proceeding is started,...
Every Tuesday, here at the CV Escrow website, we post Technology Tips designed to help you, the REALTOR, grow your business, keep up to date on the latest technologies, and move you forward into the new era of real estate. The first week in October is...
The Federal Government, in an effort to stimulate the economy, enacted a first time home buyer tax credit earlier this year that would give homebuyers up to $8,000 to help offset the costs of purchasing a home. Many REALTORS and homebuyers alike, have asked for...
Every Tuesday, here at the CV Escrow website, we post Technology Tips designed to help you, the REALTOR, grow your business, keep up to date on the latest technologies, and move you forward into the new era of real estate. When you open your internet browser...
In these tough economic times, many homes have been languishing on the market, making it difficult for Sellers to move on to other homes and locations. In order to make a sale, a Seller can offer to do a “carryback”. A carryback loan, also known...