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The legal world is full of terminology that can confuse anyone outside it. Through our Legal Lingo blog series, we’ll introduce you to and define some legal lingo you might encounter to help you be more informed. Real estate transactions, in particular, include many terms specific to the real estate world, and if it’s your…

There are many documents and contracts involved in real estate transactions, and trying to understand all of them can get a little overwhelming.  One that we find people often have questions about is the deed of trust. What is a deed of trust? A deed of trust is a legal agreement used in real estate…

As you navigate your way through any real estate transaction, you’re likely to encounter a lot of vocabulary terms that are specific to the real estate world. If it’s your first foray into real estate transactions, all of this new jargon can get confusing.  We find that one of the concepts clients often struggle to…

You’ve searched, found a home you love, made an offer that was accepted by the seller, and gone through the inspection process. Now it’s time for one of the most exciting days in your home-buying journey: closing! Closing, also referred to as escrow, is the last step in financing and purchasing real estate before you…