Introduction: The Myth of Chaos in Complex Deals Mention “1031 exchange,” “trust-owned property,” or “$10 million closing in Los Angeles,” and many agents instinctively brace…
Headlines Tell You Where the Market Has Been. Escrow Tells You Where it is Going. As 2025 winds down, Beverly Hills and the Westside of…
Protecting Consumers and Promoting Accountability On October 6, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 1430, a bill that would have increased county recording fees on…
A Measured Step Towards Compliance The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced on September 30, 2025, that it will postpone…
Introduction: When Geography Shapes the Calendar In real estate, it’s tempting to think of escrow as a standardized process. After all, the same contracts, lender…