Selling a home with an assumable mortgage in California? Learn how escrow handles FHA and VA loan assumptions, the equity gap, timelines, and costs for agents.
California's insurance crisis is turning the insurance contingency into a make-or-break clause. See how it protects buyers, sellers, and agents in 2026.
Learn how to read a preliminary title report in California. Discover what each section means, what red flags to spot, and how to protect your clients at closing.
Selling an ADU separately in California under AB 1033 requires a unique escrow process. Learn the steps, timeline, title differences, and what agents must know.
Learn how an escrow holdback in California works, what repairs qualify, lender limits by loan type, and what every real estate agent must know.
What legal duties do California escrow companies owe? Discover the four sources of escrow duties in California and how they protect your closing.
Spot the escrow red flags California agents miss most. From insurance gaps to title liens and contingency drift, here's what to watch before they kill your deal.
Escrow wire fraud California costs buyers millions each year. Learn the red flags, prevention steps, and how 805 Escrow keeps your transactions secure.
Learn what an escrow holdback California buyers and sellers use, how it works step by step, and what lenders require before agreeing to one.
What to Ask an Escrow Company Before You Send Your Next Deal What should you ask an escrow company before opening your next transaction? You should ask about communication, fees, timelines, compliance, and local experience so you feel confident your deal will close smoothly and legally. When you are sending your next listing or buyer…
What are escrow instructions and why do they matter to your closing? They are the written directions that tell your Escrow Company how to handle funds, documents, and deadlines to close your transaction. Clear instructions help you avoid delays and disputes. Escrow instructions are the playbook for your transaction. Because they translate the purchase…
Escrow Company Best Practices We’re Keeping for 2026 As 2026 unfolds, the real estate landscape in Southern California continues to evolve. From Ventura to San Diego, Realtors and listing agents are facing new challenges and expectations. That’s why at 805escrow, we’re doubling down on the escrow company best practices that have consistently delivered seamless, stress…