The African-American Guide to Real Estate Investing Oct 3, 2008
An escrow agent and friend suggested that I purchase a home and in 30 days, with her help, I was a homeowner. If you re going to be doing real estate, understand that real estate is a business. (RealtyTimes)
Editor's Mailbag (Oct. 1) Oct 3, 2008
Most real estate transactions are conducted with the participation of real estate agents, loan officers or mortgage brokers, appraisers, escrow agents and others ... And finally, what if the escrow agent didn t make you feel like you were wasting their time by actually reading the reams of paper you were expected to sign at closing. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Alliance Title, Financial Title parent files for bankruptcy Aug 29, 2008
the one-time high-flying title and escrow agent with dozens of offices and thousands of employees in Northern California, listed assets and liabilities of $50 million to $100 million. It is seeking to reorganize its business. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
China Water Industry Announces Acquisition of Eight Sewage Treatment and Water Supply Projects Aug 21, 2008
The Vendor has unconditionally warranted and guaranteed a consolidated net profit after tax the Group would obtain from the acquisition during the first year, the second year and the third year after the acquisition shall not be less than RMB40,000,000, RMB80,000,000 and RMB120,000,000 respectively, and it shall deposit with an escrow agent the Certificates representing HK$120,000,000 as a guarantee. Huizhou, Huidong, Boluo and Sihui in Guangdong are located at the Northeastern and Northwestern... (PR Newswire)
Why you need a HIPAA waiver Aug 16, 2008
The lawyer in turn drafts paper work that your loved one can take to the bank, brokerage house, escrow agent, etc. The main problem is that HIPAA requires that you give special written authority, BEFORE you are incapacitated, to a third party, such as an adult child, so he or she can access your medical information. (Suite101.com)
For sale by owner Jul 7, 2008
- Hire a real estate lawyer not only for drawing up contracts but they can act as an escrow agent to home down payments. - Market open houses, classifieds, and internet. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Clear Channel Communications Announces Full Funding of Debt Financing for Amended $17.9 Billion Merger Agreement May 23, 2008
At that time, all debt and equity funds necessary to close will be held by The Bank of New York, as escrow agent, pending the satisfaction of the conditions to closing. In related activities today, the bank syndicate was dismissed from lawsuits in Texas and New York, and the banks, in turn, will dismiss their appeals. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
5 Ways to Negotiate a Better Deal on a Home May 21, 2008
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Clear Channel Communications Announces Settlement of Litigation and Amended Merger Agreement with Private Equity Group Co-Sponsored by Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. and Bain Capital Partners, LLC May 14, 2008
The banks, the private equity investors, Clear Channel, certain shareholders, and Bank of New York (serving as escrow agent) have entered into an Escrow Agreement pursuant to which the private equity investors and the banks have agreed to fund into escrow the total amount of their respective equity and debt obligations, in a combination of cash and/or letters of credit, within ten and seven business days, respectively. Certain shareholders also have agreed to deposit into escrow securities of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Biogen Idec CEO took 26% reduction in total pay in '07 Apr 19, 2008
BrownGreer PLC, the administrator, and , the escrow agent, are overseeing a "rapid and secret" payout, making it impossible for insurers to identify participating policyholders and claim reimbursement, the companies said in a lawsuit filed Monday in federal court in New Orleans. Merck was not named as a party in the suit. (Boston Globe)
Reducing Title And Escrow Fees Apr 10, 2008
For example, the lender may not know the costs for a escrow agent or title company that you use, or the exact amount that will be collected for title insurance and other costs not levied by the lender. To avoid surprises, let the lender and settlement agent (escrow or title company) know that you will want to see the settlement statement one day in advance and that you won't be rushed on closing day. (RealtyTimes)
Plaza to sell soon Apr 5, 2008
The amendment stipulates that at closing, the seller agrees to deposit with the escrow agent 100,000 out of the seller s (Calhoun County) proceeds to be held in escrow for payment of expenses incurred by the buyer (Omni Group Ltd.) in connection with environmental remediation to be conducted on the property. Pct. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Dead deal leads to fight over earnest money Apr 3, 2008
Zeller is seeking a court order directing the escrow agent to release the earnest money to Zeller. You May Also Like. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Judge lets stand settlement tied to Mile High Capital case Apr 1, 2008
Coles represents Boston investor Rodger Dashow, who said he lost $310,000 after using RPS as an escrow agent for a 1031 real estate exchange. Dashow also obtained an $851,658 judgment against RPS that Coles claims supersedes the settlement, but the judgment remains uncollected so far. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Giving up the wheel Mar 18, 2008
When he switched jobs to work as an escrow agent in Anchorage, he boarded the bus as a rider. "I have to get up at 4 o'clock in the morning to be there to catch the bus. If the bus is late, I miss my connection. Then I'd get to work late," Bourassa said. (Anchorage Daily News)
'I was scammed'Share-selling scam victims explain how they were persuaded Mar 15, 2008
They sent me a confirmation form to sign and I sent 4,000 in a bank transfer to what they said was an account belonging to an escrow agent - a neutral third party - in Florida or California. They called again shortly afterwards, asking for more money and said they had changed their name to St James Investments. (BBC News -- Business)
Walsh, NFL close to agreement Mar 10, 2008
In response, the NFL proposed storing the videotapes with an escrow agent of Walsh's choosing. The bottom line, Walsh's lawyer indicated in his letter to the NFL, was that the league had a responsibility to protect Walsh's rights. (Boston Globe)
Consumer Alert: Beware payment-forwarding Feb 14, 2008
Most recently, for instance, one Arkansas consumer received an email offering a job as a U.S. based escrow agent for an international company. When the consumer responded to the offer, the scammers instructed her to act as a receiving agent for customers in the U.S. Those customers would provide her with various payments, which the consumer was to forward, via wire transfer, to the company. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
A chilly response Jan 27, 2008
The stakes will be deposited with an escrow agent. Reaction has varied among believers in global warming. (Durango Herald)
Federal Judge Blasts Lawsuit 'Madness,' Finds Breach of Contract Jan 26, 2008
"Biss, as escrow agent, then released 23.5 million BrandAid shares to Cyberian on May 30.". BrandAid's original management demanded the return of the escrowed shares, but Biss refused. (Law.com)
SEC Sues Investment Firms in Georgia, Delaware Jan 24, 2008
Mayer, whose law firm Web site identifies her as a real estate closing attorney who has handled thousands of closings since graduating from Georgia State University's law school in 1995, indicated in a declaration to the SEC that she had been paid approximately $130,000 over a 16-month period to serve as escrow agent ... Edward G. Sullivan, senior trial counsel for the SEC, said of Mayer, "She was not acting independently as an escrow agent; she was basically operating as a pass-through." ...... (Law.com)
JetAway files deed of trust Jan 12, 2008
Michael Girdner also signed as the borrower, on behalf of both LLCs, which is not unheard of, a local escrow agent told the Daily Press ... An escrow agent, who did not wish to be identified, said a legal description is necessary for purposes of recording, but that the limited liability companies could still prove they were attempting to describe the property by listing its physical address. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Mortgage crisis hits home in Bay Area Dec 30, 2007
With the downturn in the housing market, there s been an increase in so-called short sales, said Danielle Mitchell, an escrow agent at Fidelity National Title Insurance Company in Coos Bay. A short sale allows a homeowner to sell his house for less than the amount owed on the loan. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Postini Appoints SRS as Stockholder Representative in Google Acquisition Dec 16, 2007
Shareholder Representative Services, LLC (SRS) today announced that it has been appointed as the representative of the former stockholders of Postini, Inc. following the company's recent acquisition by Google Inc. SRS serves as a professional representative of the stockholders following the closing of merger or acquisition transactions in connection with managing claims by buyers for damages related to breaches of representations or warranties, communicating with the escrow agent and other... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Realty lawyer knows Rocky Point controversy Nov 26, 2007
O'Farrill acted as attorney for one group of Americans, as mediator for another and as escrow agent for others. Some Arizonans credit him with obtaining land title for seaside homes in the face of possible eviction. (AZCentral -- News)
Prime deal, prime debacle for Rocky Point investors Nov 25, 2007
He was mediator and escrow agent in the dispute over Americans' homes in Playa Dorada. But mediation efforts went nowhere. (AZCentral -- News)
'Cathryn is the cog of the local music scene' Nov 5, 2007
TIM FLACK Former escrow agent Cathryn Beeks has found far more fertile real estate to nurture in San Diego's talent-rich music scene. She hosts multiple local music showcases here each week, runs the ListenLocalSD Web site and leads the band The Ordeal. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
County Treasurer mails 16,000 property tax bills Nov 2, 2007
While taxes for many property owners are paid by their mortgage company, Dominguez said taxpayers should contact their escrow agent to confirm receipt of the tax information from the Treasurer s Office. Even if the bill is being paid by a mortgage company, the owner of the property should keep a copy of the bill, she said. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
City bill for municipalization of electric utility tops $205,000 Oct 26, 2007
"When we started out, IAMU was functioning as an escrow agent for a number of cities that were participating in the feasibility studies," Morgan explained. "Each city paid IAMU and they in turn paid Latham iates for the studies. Brick Gentry is acting as an escrow agent now and each city pays them, and they, in turn, pay the consultants, Latham ., Frieburg Nelson Law Firm, IUB Board Charges, Consumer advocates, Diedrich Accounting Firm, etc. for each city." "We get a periodic accounting of the... (Kalona News, IA)
Yamato to Help Rakuten Auction Users with Delivery Oct 17, 2007
Japan Post Holdings Co. has served as such an escrow agent so far. The addition of Yamato Transport allows Rakuten Auction customers to ship goods from convenience shops collaborating with Yamato. (JCN Network, Japan)
Lessons from the landslide Oct 8, 2007
Tell the notary and escrow agent to go out and get a bottle of Evian, because you're going to sit there and read this stuff that you're going to sign, particularly the disclosures. Graphic. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cardinal Bank parent forecasts quarterly loss Oct 6, 2007
The loss tracks back to July when Cardinal agreed to serve as the escrow agent for Liberty Growth Fund LP through its trust and investments division ... 85 million of Aims' preferred stock to fund the transactions and use Cardinal as the escrow agent. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Newton Energy Corporation Announces First Closing of Private Placement Sep 15, 2007
The remaining 85% of the gross proceeds were deposited into escrow with CIBC, as escrow agent, to be released to the Company when the Company is awarded by the UK Department of Trade and Industry not less than 65,000 acres of exploration licenses in the 13th Round of Onshore Licensing within the United Kingdom (the "Second Release Date"). The proceeds of the Offering will be used to meet the Company's obligations related to expected work commitments for the licenses it may obtain. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Real Estate Deals Are Feeling the Credit Pinch Sep 12, 2007
The courier was hurrying them to the escrow agent. And then the lender got cold feet. (Law.com)
Valley residents get smart about homes Sep 1, 2007
Escrow agent, husband convicted. Former Valley title agent Anna Solis and her husband, Oscar Solis, have been convicted of theft and sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and ordered to pay $48,947 in restitution. (AZCentral -- Business)
MADE IN FREEPORT: Building a company Aug 26, 2007
Essentially, his company acts as an escrow agent for the parties involved in the transaction, ensuring that everyone is paid appropriately and all the papers are signed correctly, Shroyer said. Running his company and raising two daughters on his own makes for an often hectic schedule for Shroyer. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Teksid Aluminum Luxembourg S.a r.l., S.C.A. Announces an Amendment to Consent Solicitation Statement, Dated August 2, 2007 Aug 4, 2007
The Amendment to the Escrow Agreement also provides that in the event that the closing of the Fiat Sale does not occur and the Fiat Sale Agreement is terminated or terminates pursuant to its terms, the Company's rights, interests and claims with respect to unpaid portions of the Fiat Payments, including amounts that would have been paid by Teksid S.p.A. to the escrow agent, or the Company, as applicable, in the event of the Closing, shall remain in full force and effect as against Teksid S.p.A.,... (PR Newswire)
Earnest money is a good-faith pledge Jul 27, 2007
The person who handles the earnest money is the escrow agent or holder ... In most simple real estate transactions, the escrow arrangement is found in the purchase and sale agreement and details under what conditions the buyer or seller will be entitled to the earnest money and under what conditions the escrow agent should disburse the earnest money ... then the escrow agent will handle the funds based on what the escrow instructions dictate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mutual Funds &Personal Finance Jun 26, 2007
The SEC order approves a transfer of money already paid by Columbia from the U.S. Bureau of Public Debt to Deutsche Bank, an escrow agent. Posting to transfer takes about seven days. (Investors Business Daily)
Sinovac Issues Corporate Update Jun 2, 2007
Because plaintiffs in a British Columbia, Canada court action against Mr. Wang had recently obtained a temporary court order enjoining Sinovac's escrow agent from disposing of the pledged shares in its custody, Sinovac may need approval of the court to exercise its rights as secured party over the pledged shares. About Sinovac Sinovac Biotech Ltd. is a China-based biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, manufacture and commercialization of vaccines that protect... (PR Newswire)
Another mortgage firm accused of illegal practices May 20, 2007
Escrow agent charged. Former escrow agent Anna Solis and her husband, Oscar Martinez Solis, have been charged with conspiracy, fraud and theft by the Arizona Attorney General's Office. (AZCentral -- Business)
Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund Announces Mailing of Take-Over Bid Circular May 19, 2007
In addition, the CVRs otherwise distributable to U.S. Unitholders will be issued to an escrow agent until payment on the CVRs, if any, is made, at which time each such Unitholder will be forwarded payment in an amount equal to such Unitholder's pro rata portion of the payment amount, if any, net of all costs related to such arrangements and any applicable withholding taxes. This news release is not a solicitation of a proxy from any security holder of CPIF, nor is it an offer to purchase or a... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Escrow officers under scrutiny May 6, 2007
"Some Arizona escrow agents may think no one is watching, but the convictions are mounting," said Richard Hagar, a national fraud expert and appraiser from the state of Washington ... In 1994, legislation was passed that allowed regulators to revoke or deny a license if an escrow agent had been convicted of a crime; distributed checks in violation of escrow instructions; didn't have the financial resources, experience or competence to operate legally; or bounced checks on the firm's accounts ...... (AZCentral -- News)
Shareholders of golf course approve sale Apr 24, 2007
An April 4 letter announcing the results of the vote asks that shareholders mail their stock certificates in an enclosed envelope to the escrow agent. Each shareholder would receive the same amount -- between $2,850 and $3,150 per share, a letter states. (Herald-Tribune)
Twardy holding firm in Haverford despite attack from county GOP Apr 13, 2007
The board had given Rotwitt the $5 million advance from the developer, told him to make his firm the escrow agent and withdraw the $600,000 advance. When confronted by Lewis, Twardy "instinctively went into a shell," according to his grand jury testimony. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Bulldog Resources Announces Substantial Light Oil Reserves Growth and 2006 Year End Results Mar 20, 2007
Pursuant to the terms of escrow agreements between each of the subscribers and the escrow agent, the 4,000,000 common shares are subject to an 18 month escrow ... Pursuant to the terms of escrow agreements between each of the subscribers and the escrow agent, the 4,000,000 common shares are subject to an 18 month escrow. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Ciranova places p-cell software in escrow Mar 14, 2007
Steve Schulz, Si2 president, said that a third-party company an escrow agent holds the source code, with Si2 designated as beneficiary in case one of the trigger conditions is met. "The agreement will make sure that Ciranova customers continue to have access, and cannot be prevented through a hostile takeover, acquisition, or anything that provides risk to the customer base.". (EETimes)
5 indicted in Arizona real estate fraud case Mar 9, 2007
A group of former housing counselors, loan officers and an escrow agent has been indicted on fraud and conspiracy charges in one of the biggest real estate fraud cases in Arizona since the housing crash of the late 1980s ... The escrow agent supplied Carrillo with information on the Federal Housing Administration properties with equity left. (AZCentral -- News)
Lawsuits targeting mortgage schemes Mar 4, 2007
Typically, a mortgage or real estate fraud case begins with a complaint filed with a regulator against a lender, mortgage or real estate brokers, escrow agent or appraiser. Then, that state agency launches an investigation that is followed by a hearing. (AZCentral -- News)
Public Notices for Tuesday, February 27th, 2007. Feb 28, 2007
Alternatively, upon request of the successful bidder, the District shall make payment of retentions earned directly to an escrow agent at the expense of the successful bidder. An optional pre-bid conference followed by a site visit will be held at the District s office at 2:00 P.M. on March 9, 2007. (Santa Maria Times)
Housing Counsel: Like-Kind Starker Exchange Feb 26, 2007
For example, if the taxpayer used her attorney for legal services (other than for the 1031 exchange), unless two years have elapsed, that attorney cannot be the intermediary or escrow agent. Fifth, there are mandatory time restrictions which are spelled out in the law. (RealtyTimes)
Holding Escrow After Settlement Could Cause Headaches Feb 16, 2007
Signed by the buyer, seller and the escrow agent. What's the money for. (RealtyTimes)
Valley fighting mortgage fraud wave Jan 21, 2007
On through the sale process, the fraud also may involve an escrow agent or mortgage broker who provides information and documents knowing the home is not worth the amount of the loan ... And her agency can go after only mortgage brokers and escrow agents. (AZCentral -- News)
