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le of CONTENTS
Quick Reference ................................................................................................................ 4
The Home Buying Process at a Glance ............................................................................. 5
Understanding the Escrow Process...................................................................................6-8
Understanding Escrow Impound Account ......................................................................... 9
Understanding Statement of Information ....................................................................... 10
Who Pays What - A Guide to Closing Costs ...................................................................... 11
What is Title Insurance & Why is it Needed?....................................................................12
Understanding Common Ways of Holding Title .......................................................... 13-14
Life of an Escrow ............................................................................................................... 15
Understanding Property Taxes in Escrow ........................................................................ 16
Closing Costs Checklist .....................................................................................................17
Your Appointment .............................................................................................................18
Tips for a Smooth Escrow Closing ..................................................................................... 19
Moving Checklist...............................................................................................................20
Connecting Utilities...........................................................................................................21
Local Entertainment.....................................................................................................22-23
Glossary of Terms.........................................................................................................24-25
Office Locations ...............................................................................................................27
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