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Latest video published 9/3/2019

  • Word-of-the-Week: Due diligenceWord-of-the-Week: Due diligence

    Due diligence - the efforts of an agent employed to meet the objectives of their client in exchange for a fee.

  • Conveyance by a Trustee’s DeedConveyance by a Trustee’s Deed

    The trustee’s use of a trustee’s deed to transfer title to property to the successful bidder at an auction.

  • Sold to the Highest BidderSold to the Highest Bidder

    The trustee’s acceptance of the final and highest bid from the successful bidder at a nonjudicial foreclosure sale.

  • Word-of-the-Week: EncroachmentWord-of-the-Week: Encroachment

     What is an encroachment? An encroachment is an improvement on real estate which extends onto real estate belonging to another person without their consent. Encroachments frequently take the form of a:building; fence; driveway; or tree.The concept of an encroachment is closely related to trespass, nuisance and boundary disputes. All involve an interference with another person’s property rights. An encroachment ...

  • The Notice of Trustee’s SaleThe Notice of Trustee’s Sale

    Comprehensive trustee’s sale notice requirements ensure the sale at public auction is properly advertised.

  • Word-of-the-Week: HomesteadWord-of-the-Week: Homestead

    Homestead - the dollar amount of equity in a homeowner's principal dwelling exempt from creditor seizure.

  • The Notice of DefaultThe Notice of Default

    The trustee’s critical adherence to strict statutory notice of default (NOD) delivery and notice requirements.

  • Word-of-the-Week: Preliminary title reportsWord-of-the-Week: Preliminary title reports

    Preliminary title report (prelim) - a revocable offer by a title insurer to issue a policy of title insurance.

  • Word-of-the-Week: Judicial foreclosureWord-of-the-Week: Judicial foreclosure

    Judicial foreclosure - the court-ordered sale by public auction of a mortgaged property.

  • The Stages of Foreclosure, Reinstatement and RedemptionThe Stages of Foreclosure, Reinstatement and Redemption

    Reinstatement and redemption periods prior to the trustee’s sale