Homeowner Resources

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|   Homeowner Resources   |

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or you’re thinking of purchasing another home, we have all your title questions covered! Our library of resources below will help you understand what title insurance is, why it’s important, help you understand the purchase process and more. Click any of the buttons below to learn more. 

The forms and materials below are provided as resource material and are for informational purposes only.

|   Title & Escrow   |

What is Title?

Importance of Your Home’s Title

Comparison of Title Policies

Methods of Holding Title

Methods of Holding Title – Spanish

What is a Preliminary Report

All About Escrow

Life of an Escrow

The Escrow Process

Escrow Checklist for Buyers
Escrow Checklist for Sellers
The Purchase Process
The Purchase Process (Spanish)
Common Closing Costs
CA Property Tax Guide
Who Pays What In Your County
Withholding of Property Tax Guide

Homebuyer’s Guide

Homebuyer’s Guide – Spanish

Home Seller’s Guide

Home Sellers Guide – Spanish

The Selling Process

|   Additional Resources   |

ALTA Arbitration Rules
Dream Home Wishlist
Moving Checklist
Tips for Selling Your Home
Short sales vs foreclosure vs REO

|   Legal Forms   |

Deed of Trust w/Acceleration
Deed of Trust without Acceleration
Grant Deed
Notary Acknowledgement (1)
Notary Acknowledgement (2)
Preliminary Change of Ownership Report
Substitution of Trustee & Deed of Reconveyance
Statement of Information
Statement of Information (Spanish)
Power of Attorney
Promissory Note Interest Included
Promissory Note Interest Included w/Acceleration
Promissory Note Straight Note w/Due-on-Sale Clause