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We believe in providing the solutions our customers need when it comes to answering any questions they have, and that commitment starts here with the Placer Title library. We’ve compiled tools, forms and links that answer some general title and escrow questions your customers may have. The materials are provided for informational purposes only. Please contact us with specific questions about individual cases or transactions.

|   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

How to Read 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

Personal Moving Reminders Checklist 

Timeline 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
Restrictive Covenant Modification