what is the escrow fee,Los Angeles, CA?
545837
They vary. Escrow Fees are usually split 50/50 between the buyer and seller (the average is $200 + $2 per $1,000 of the home's purchase price)
828184
It will depend on the price. If it's over couple of millions, then you should expect a lower commission than normal 6%. I am an agent in the San Fernando Valley area in Los Angeles. If you want, we can get together or talk about your property over the telephone. The important things that any Realtor and buyer will want to know is the number  and type (1+1, 2+1, etc) of units in the buiding, gross rental income from apartments, approximate utility expenses and taxes.
1004792
Well I don't know what state you live in but if you live in CA or any state that uses escrow (Title) companies, your escrow officer can explain.  If you live in states such as New Jersey where attorneys are used you can as your attorney as well.  Since I used to work for a title company I will try to answer your question as best as possible. \n\nIt is the responsiblity of the Title Company or attorney to make sure there are no problems in that could stop the change of title such as liens or levys(Federal or state i.e. Federal Tax Liens), Mechanics liens (someone does work and never gets paid)  Encumberances(City or county). Title companies issue an insurance for up to 5 years on some which guarentees that there are no problems with the change of title.  \n\nThen there are the various required reports such as  Termite reports, Apprasials, Flood reports all of these are done by outside contractors.  These as well have to be scheduled\n\nYou didn't state if your a buyer or a seller.  If your a buyer, then you also have to wait until your loan docs arrive for you to sign.  If your a seller you also wait for the buyers to come in and sign docs as well as the completion of all reports listed above.  \n\nIf your a buyer, your also working with your lender to get the best rates for your money.  \n\nIf you live in a state where attorneys are used for title changes on real property its pretty much the same thing.  Its just done through an attorney.  \n\nAlso, you want to make sure that any agreed upon repairs, deposits are placed into escrow so that the escrow officer or attorney can make sure it has been done. \n\nUsually if title comes back clean,  its a much faster process but if title has liens then you have to clean them up.  Government is just not that fast at getting back to you on the status of a lien.  \n\nGood luck! I hope that answers your question.
786721
You need a tenant homeowners policy with probably a computer and jewelry floater attached.  \n\nYour best bet is to contact a local, independent agent, and sit down with them to figure out how much this is going to cost you.
377639
I don't know about in the city of L.A. but if you could commute @ 50miles every day the Apts that i work @ rent 1+1 for $805.  You would still be in L.A. County. Good luck to you.
250628
Since they've put the home up for sale, you need to act fast.  Go to the county recorder's office and file a lien against their home, which will come up when the title company starts the escrow proceedings.  You may also want to file a lis pendens, although you may have to file a claim in superior court first.  I'm in California, so I can't be sure of any of this.  It may be worth it to talk to an investigator about how to get all the necessary information on things other than the home.  The investigator can tell you if you need an attorney, or can recommend a paralegal who can help you if you file in pro per.  But you probably do need to file a lawsuit, because much of the assets involved can only be disclosed by a court order (at least here in California), and that means having a judgment, then an Order to Show Cause.  Colorado probably has something similar, but you can't count on the specifics.\n\nIf you don't want to pay for a lawyer, a paralegal or an investigator is essential.  They will tell you if you get in over their heads, and recommend a good, hopefully not too expensive, lawyer.\n\nGood luck, and do move fast!
61331
Escrow is simply the use of a third party to hold possession of money, property, etc. until the deal can be completed by both sides.  \n\nEscrow also refers to the actual property or money given to the third party.
29247
dont do it in los angeles. The internet works wonders! : )
784266
Rent...anywhere from $2000 - $3000\n\nPurchase....ranges from low end $300K for a condo in OC to a minimum of $300K for a home (1 hour from LA).\n\nHere is some additional info. Hope this helps.
637098
Well,if they know how to prepare legal documents, know rules and regulations, get title insurance, know which documents need to be recorded etc.  Usually escrow fees are split between buyer and seller. However, if they do not feel comfortable paying those fees, you can offer to pay those fees for a reduced offer. You can negotiate that with your agent.
823564
Yes there is a fee!!!!!!!!\n*67\n*69\netc........................
413486
Here'e a link to the tax assessor's website, where you can input the address of the property to estimate the property taxes on it:  http://assessormap.co.la.ca.us/mapping/viewer.asp\n\nHere's the main website if you have other questions:  http://www.lacountyassessor.com/extranet/Overview/overview.aspx
512415
It charges a fee depending on your starting price.  And some of the options you can select also can cost a little more.  And then they charge a small percent of your final sale.
183981
Not unless your local police department does not charge.\nAny and everyone that I know of requires a fee.
247798
It depends on the quarter and whether or not you are a California resident. There's information on tuition and fees at:\nhttp://www.registrar.ucsb.edu/
1020547
You can have it either way.  You just have to let your escrow provider know.
72844
That is the auction starting price...  All forclosed homes go to auction, and who knows, you may get lucky.  I bought two houses on forclosure in Los Angeles a few years ago and, miraculously, no one showed up to bid against me.  I got the two properties, which were side by side, in a prime area of Los Angeles, and the upside was about $400,000.\n\nSo step one is to look at home prices in your area and see what a four bedroom/ four bath is going for.  A good place to get a good feel is realtor.com because you can take a look at properties in your area and very easily see what they're going for.  Then look at the property itself, the bank that's selling will be honest so look for things like structural damage and asbestos and factor in the cost of repairs (add it to your purchase price).\n\nNow, when it comes to making a purchasing decision, you need to make an accurate assessment of what you want to be in it for.  If it's a great deal, you could probably buy it, manage it and make money not only when the property goes up in value and by building equity, but also on the month to month cashflow... this is the best way to make money over the long haul (and is how many real estate moguls built the cornerstone of thier billions).  However, managing properties is lots of headaches and requires that you be available 24/7 in case of emergencies.  Now, if managing isn't your thing, if it's a good enough deal, you can always flip it.  Flipping is more risky because you have transactional expenses and there's no guarantee your going to sell, so look at your local market and see if properties are being bought and sold at a steady pace.  The last the you want to do is to hold on to something that's costing you every month, but isn't bringing any money in.  You also don't want to manage the property if manging isn't your thing (of course, you can always turn to a management company, but it'll cost you about 5% of your gross, you'd still pay all the expenses, and you won't be able to manage costs as well, making positive cash flow less likely).\n\nSo look at the numbers and decide what you want.  I'm a buy and hold kind of guy, you might be more inclined to flip.  So, make a million or two.  If you can manage positive cash flow right out the door, closing one a month over the course of a year (even at $20k a pop) will probably make you a millionaire in 5 to 10 years if you leverage your equity.  Good luck.