Five Star Escrow

Five Star Escrow Escrow Your Clients Will Love
It's not just our name—it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every transaction. (Every time!)

• Provide superior service to real estate agents, lenders, and their clients
• We use cutting edge technology and timely communication.
• Adhere to a strict code of ethics.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Close on time.

The supplemental tax bill is the most common post-closing surprise in California. The property gets reassessed at the ne...
09/18/2026

The supplemental tax bill is the most common post-closing surprise in California. The property gets reassessed at the new purchase price, and the catch-up bill arrives months later when nobody is expecting it. This is general information rather than tax advice, but forewarned buyers budget for it easily. Agents, send this to recent buyers.

This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice.

09/17/2026

🔎 A quitclaim deed can transfer an interest in real property, but it should not be confused with proof that the property's title is clear.

There may still be liens, competing ownership claims, recording issues, or other matters affecting title. This is why reviewing the property's records and understanding how ownership has changed over time can be so important, particularly before a sale or refinance.

For property owners and heirs, knowing what a deed does and does not accomplish can help prevent assumptions that create complications later.

💡 Follow Five Star Escrow for practical escrow facts, tips, and tricks that help you better understand title and the closing process.

📋 One existing loan requires coordination. Multiple loans can add another layer of preparation to the closing process.Wh...
09/15/2026

📋 One existing loan requires coordination. Multiple loans can add another layer of preparation to the closing process.

When a property has more than one loan secured against it, escrow may need separate payoff information and documentation for each lender. Starting early provides additional time to obtain accurate figures, work through lender-specific requirements, and make sure the necessary obligations can be addressed as part of closing.

It is another reason why complete and accurate information at the beginning of escrow can make such a difference later.

📌 Follow Five Star Escrow for more helpful escrow facts, tips, and tricks that keep you informed from opening through closing.

🏡 Success is worth celebrating! Cheers to the hardworking Realtors helping more buyers and sellers reach the closing tab...
09/14/2026

🏡 Success is worth celebrating! Cheers to the hardworking Realtors helping more buyers and sellers reach the closing table with confidence.

Gregory Robertson - 5540 Lindo Paseo Unit 18, San Diego
Tina Etue, E2 Realty, DRE #01151432 - 9510 Tuthill Way, Santee
Blaine Bolin - 35672 Loggins Ct., Wi******er
Misha Belous - 4614 La Cuenta Dr., San Diego
Montéle Graves, Realtor - 33190 Walls St., Lake Elsinore
Shawna Scott - 909 Richland Rd Unit 134, San Marcos
Adam Sussely-House & Michelle Sussely-House - 7849 Mission Montana Place, San Diego
Mr. Carlsbad Real Estate - 10014 Gem Tree Way, Santee
Devore Realty Group - DRE 01397835 - 3592 Torrey View Ct., San Diego

09/11/2026

Consistency builds trust, and our team works hard to earn that trust with every transaction. 🌟

Whether it’s responding quickly or providing reliable guidance when it matters most, our escrow professionals are committed to giving agents and their clients attentive support from beginning to end.

A heartfelt thank you to John Collazo of for your continued confidence in Five Star Escrow. 💙 We’re grateful for your kind words and especially appreciate you recognizing what we see in our team every day.

The first question in almost every new escrow is when the paperwork arrives. The answer is tied to the deposit and the p...
09/10/2026

The first question in almost every new escrow is when the paperwork arrives. The answer is tied to the deposit and the preliminary title report, which is why a fast deposit keeps the whole file moving. Share this with clients when you open escrow.

This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice.

Buyers touring newer communities around San Diego County hear this term and few get a plain answer. Mello-Roos is an add...
09/09/2026

Buyers touring newer communities around San Diego County hear this term and few get a plain answer. Mello-Roos is an additional tax that funds the infrastructure that built the neighborhood, and it can change a monthly payment meaningfully. This is general information rather than tax advice; ask your agent and review the title report for the specific district.

This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice.

Trust sales move smoothly when the paperwork is handled early. Which documents escrow needs depends on who is signing, a...
09/08/2026

Trust sales move smoothly when the paperwork is handled early. Which documents escrow needs depends on who is signing, and finding out at the signing table is the expensive way to learn. Agents, save this for your next trust listing.

This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice.

🎉 Congratulations to the amazing Realtors celebrating recent closings! Your dedication, expertise, and commitment contin...
09/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the amazing Realtors celebrating recent closings! Your dedication, expertise, and commitment continue to create outstanding results for your clients.

Shelene Atanacio - 8843 Corvus Place, San Diego
Valerie Upham, San Diego Realtor - 9903 Aviary Dr., San Diego
Tino Murguia - 6715 Monte Verde Dr., San Diego
Mike Blair - 16561 Martincoit Rd., Poway
The Selby Team - Selby Sells San Diego - 4557 Mayapan Dr., La Mesa
Mike Aon - 8418 Sunview Dr., El Cajon
Amy O'Dorisio - 4346 Mount Helix Highlands Dr., La Mesa
Danny Davis - 2309-11 Oxford Ave., Cardiff By the Sea
Gregory Robertson - 3854 Via Del Mar, San Diego
Jonathan Mann - 45 Streamwood, Irvine
John Lieber - 6840 Caminito Del Greco, San Diego

Since the compensation changes, the BRBC has become one of the documents escrow asks for most, and one of the least unde...
09/04/2026

Since the compensation changes, the BRBC has become one of the documents escrow asks for most, and one of the least understood. The gap between what the buyer's broker is owed and what the seller covers has to be resolved before closing. Save this for the next file where the numbers do not match.

This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice.

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