Escrow Essentials

04/01/2026

April Has Arrived — Let’s Make It a Good One
Since it’s April 1st, it feels only right to clarify: no pranks, no false alarms, no “just kidding” emails coming from me today.
Just steady support and appreciation for the heavy lifting you’re doing on some very real, very challenging transactions.
I know these files take extra patience, extra coordination, and sometimes extra coffee.
lease know I’m fully in your corner—available to support, troubleshoot, and help keep things moving forward wherever possible.
Let’s take on April with clear heads, good teamwork, and the shared goal of getting these deals across the finish line.
Here’s to progress, solutions, and a great month ahead.

09/02/2024

Enjoy your Labor Day and remember why you have the day off

11/10/2023

It is not just a today thing.
Thank a Vet every time you see one.
We owe them So Much

10/13/2022

New educational opportunity

Check Out Our Late-breaking Virtual Option for CEA's 67th Annual Conference! If you’re unable to be with your peers in person for whatever reason, here’s an opportunity to get in on the same education benefits from your home! (Sure, you’ll miss out on the escrow chicken, the after-party dinners, sightseeing and camaraderie, but it’s better than missing out completely, right?!) Register: https://bit.ly/3vhOxkM
All of the main educational sessions are covered, including:

The Future of Escrow
Legislative Update
Recorders & Assessors
Document Recordings
Michael Haas Annual Update
Cybersecurity and Fraud
Step on to CEA’s Soapbox!
Buzz from the Hive
And so much more!

10/12/2022

Remember Escrow
We get to prorate real property taxes based on most current available information
Most County Tax Collectors/Assessors have posted 2022-2023 property taxes
Check it out before closing

06/04/2022

If you are into Bulk Sale Escrow this educational opportunity is for you

This is the second of the four quarterly 2022 Bulk Sale seminars. The session will be virtual via Zoom.

Topics to be covered:

Fictitious Business Name Filings (DBA) -- escrow responsibility and liability
Business entity verification -- the importance of correct names and entities
The state and county UCC lien search report -- how and what to order
Public Notices -- Bulk Sale and Notice of Intended Transfer

Presented by:
Debbi Faber, CSEO, CBSS, CMHS, CEI | Chicago Title Co. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/39C0RnU

05/16/2022

Bringing affordable Escrow Education for the entry-level practitioner

Thursday! This Introductory educational presentation will provide the entry level escrow professional the tools necessary to determine the Who, What and Why of Ordering most Payoff Demands seen on an escrow desk on a daily basis.

Presented by David A. Shean of Escrow Essentials and Mickey Vandenberg of DOMA North American Title Company. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3w9WDvl

05/02/2022

It takes ALL kinds
Yours is one of those

Join us along with Laguna Presbyterian Church, for a community blood drive benefiting patients!🩸

All donors will receive a gift card for their donation! 🩸✨

Schedule your appointment to donate at the blood drive or schedule an in center visit today!🩸
iDonateBlood4Hope.org

We hope to see you there!!🩸✨

04/04/2022

Help fill the need and get the good kind of gas

GIVE BLOOD. GIVE HOPE. 🩸✨
While supplies last all donors will receive a $10 gas gift card as a thank you for their donation!🩸✨

Come into donate and help a patient in need and ease the a little pain at the pump! 🚙🩸✨

Schedule your appointment to donate today at iDonateBlood4Hope.org 🩸🚙

02/27/2022

The need is REAL
Please donate if you can

When you donate blood or platelets at
you are helping patients receive the lifesaving treatments they need.🩸✨

Give a patient hope today, and
schedule your appointment to donate. iDonateBlood4Hope.org 🩸✨