For Buyers For Sellers 1031 Exchanges What Is An Escrow? Life Of An Escrow Title Insurance Holding Title Who Pays for What? Mello Roos Tax Calendar Open Order New Rates Effective 6/8/08 Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually involves the transfer of large sums of money. It is imperative that the transfer of these funds and related documents from one party to another be handled in a neutral, secure and knowledgeable manner. For the protection of buyer, seller and lender, the escrow process was developed. As a buyer or seller, you want to be certain all conditions of sale have been met before property and money change hands. Frequently Asked Questions Are you a Buyer? Are you a Seller? Are you interested in 1031 Exchanges? What is an escrow? How does the escrow process happen? Why do you need title insurance? What are the ways of holding title? In Marin County, who pays for what in the transaction? What is a Mello Roos and how does it affect me? What is the Tax Calendar for Marin County? © 2008 California Land Title of Marin. All rights reserved.