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Malibu History: How the Getty Villa came to be!
Ranked as the number one attraction in Malibu, The Getty Villa has a history that dates back to the 1st Century. When oil investor J. Paul Getty first began collecting antiquity, he soon realized that his original gallery adjacent to his home in Pacific Palisades was rapidly filling up. It is at this time that
For the Love of the Game: Olympic Panel and Breakfast Event at Pepperdine University
On Saturday October 13th, stop by the Drescher graduate campus at Malibu’s Pepperdine University to listen to four decades of Olympians speak about their experiences as an Olympic athlete and their athletic careers. There is a free breakfast reception from 8:30-10am followed by the panel starting at 10:00-11:30am. You’ll hear from 5 Olympians and their
The Interim Binder
Download Article in PDF Format Q. What is the Purpose of the Interim Binder? A. It allows a purchaser of real property to re-sell the same property and have title insurance at a fraction of the cost. Q. What is the Cost of the Interim Binder? A. This is the formula: The original seller pays
Closing Costs… Who Pays for What?
Download Article in PDF Format The buyer can generally be expected to pay for: Title Insurance premiums (ALTA Loan Policy) Escrow fees Escrow loan tie-in fee Document preparation (if applicable) Notary fees Recording charges for all documents in buyer’s name Termite inspection (according to contract) Tax proration (from date of acquisition) All new loan charges
Five Short Sale Myths
Download Article in PDF Format Some people will tell you that shirt sale bank negotiators are terrifying, and that’s simply not true. Short sales get a bad rap from agents and, likewise, sellers and buyers due to a plethora of myths and misconceptions. For every horror story detailing a nightmare short sale, you’ll also find
