On October 3, 2015, the Know Before You Owe mortgage rule goes into effect. One of the important requirements of the rule means that you’ll receive your new, easier-to-use closing…
Read More
Forgery is the crime of falsely and fraudulently creating or altering a legal document. It is a felony punishable by imprisonment. It is also an act which may cloud title…
Read More
There has been much discussion in the title industry lately with regard to certain companies issuing title policies with Western Regional Exceptions. Your clients may not know that all title…
Read More
Today we remember the lost. Honor the survivors. And NEVER forget the heroes.
Read More
Summer's behind us. Autumn joys are just ahead. Time to remember the workers who have contributed so much to America's success! Please be advised that our office as well as all…
Read More
Have you ever wondered why you need title insurance? Your home may be new to you, but every property has a history. A thorough title search can help uncover any…
Read More
All of our property profiles include an easy-to-read summary of critical items that may affect the sale of a property. No more need to decipher confusing documents! This straight forward, easy-to-read format…
Read More
Probate, which stems from the classic Latin term meaning “to prove” or “proven”, is the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person by resolving all claims and…
Read More
Our closing process will significantly change when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rule for integrated mortgage disclosure goes into effect. While CFPB has announced they have pushed back the implementation…
Read More
As part of the disclosure process, once a prospective buyer has an accepted offer on California real estate they will need to review the CC&Rs (if there are any) that…
Read More