 |
Subscribe / Renew |
 |
Contact Us |
| ► Subscribe to our Free Weekly Newsletter | |
Construction Bids
| home | Welcome, sign in or click here to subscribe. | login |
Real Estate
The Real Estate Adviser |
Subscriber content preview
July 12, 2007
the Real Estate Adviser: Wait until escrow closes before taking a vacation
By TOM KELLY
Special to the Journal
Special to the Journal
Are you about to go on vacation? Be sure you give the same thought and preparation to pending escrow and real estate closing arrangements that you give to arrangements for the family dog, holding the mail and newspapers.
According to escrow agents and real-estate attorneys, it's best to schedule closing at least 10 days before you depart, or wait until you return from vacation. Delays do happen, especially with loan requirements and at a busy time like month end. Factoring in some flexibility could save a lot of stress.
. . .
To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.
Previous columns:
- The Real Estate Adviser: Adverse possession may mar your getaway, 07-05-2007
- The Real Estate Adviser: One man helped many to see senior housing niche, 06-28-2007
- The Real Estate Adviser: Lots to learn about the over-55 homebuyers, 06-21-2007
- The Real Estate Adviser: Father's Day brings up summer lake memories, 06-14-2007
- The Real Estate Adviser: Keeping home equity loans all in the family, 06-07-2007
- The Real Estate Adviser: Reverse mortgage on your second home, 05-31-2007
- The Real Estate Adviser: Factory-built homes have come a long way, 05-24-2007
- The Real Estate Adivser: Mortgage forgiveness can bring a tax penalty, 05-17-2007