Here are a few of my favorite links from California title companies like Chicago Title and Fidelity Title. The title / escrow companies create guides to help buyers and sellers with the confusing process of buying and selling homes.

Please confirm with your real estate agent that the information and links are current:

Buyer and Seller Guides with detailed information about the escrow process and title (also available in print)

Understanding California Property Taxes in Escrow (from Chicago Title)

Protect Yourself From Wire Fraud during house purchase and sale transactions (from Fidelity Title)