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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
Information provided in this package is for informational purposes only and is not or may not be construed as legal advice.
Please consult with an attorney to embark upon any specific course of action. Chicago Title makes no express or implied warranty
respecting the information presented and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
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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
Information provided in this package is for informational purposes only and is not or may not be construed as legal advice.
Please consult with an attorney to embark upon any specific course of action. Chicago Title makes no express or implied warranty
respecting the information presented and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
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