Welcome to our virtual resource center designed expressly for builders.

Property development is a multifaceted sector of the real estate industry that encompasses the development of raw land with new construction, and building improvements through renovations, repairs and remodels. Our builder partners have special needs during real estate transactions, as they convert two-dimensional ideas on paper into real property, often requiring special escrow services for draws or funds disbursements throughout the project.

We partner with a wide range of local builders and nationwide developers to create a seamless transaction for our respective home buyers and investors. Our team of professionals works along your side researching the land and property and supplying the necessary title reports, copies of easements and adjoining deeds. We offer a full suite of builder solutions to enhance the consumer experience during each and every phase of construction to ensure the title is clear and all legal documents are recorded properly.


Real Estate Services

Title insurance provides evidence of title and insures ownership of real property - the cornerstone to a safe and successful residential investment. We have been protecting the residents of California with this peace of mind and assurance, since 1848.
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Competent funds disbursements, purchase contract execution and property ownership transfer are essential to successful real estate transactions. We will manage all aspects of your residential closing from the preparation of the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure, the distribution of funds, document recordings, and even home warranty.
>> Learn More about Closing & Escrow
 

Order Forms & Tools

Placing an order for title or escrow has never been so easy.
>> Open a title or escrow order with just a few clicks!
 
Need to know what exactly is going on in your farm area before you start marketing?  Use our custom farm form to help pinpoint your efforts.
>> Get custom statistics on your farm area
 
Use our custom property profile form to evaluate comprehensive details for a particular piece of property like the current owner, legal vesting, comps and much more.
>> Order your custom property profile today
 

Please contact:

Joseph To

by phone: (805) 879-9427
or email: joto@fnf.com

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Jennifer M. LeMert

by phone: (805) 570-8542
or email: jlemert@fnf.com
 
Learn how to protect your purchase and get important information regarding wire fraud. 
>> Get wiring instructions for the office of your choice
 
Will the timing changes impact when my when my real estate transaction can close?
>> Access the CFPB TRID Calendar
 

Business Solutions

Get the latest builder insights and economic outlook from California. Learn how the California real estate market compares with the rest of the nation.

Learn more about builder insights and notes.
 
A mechanic’s lien is a security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials. Mechanic’s liens are purely statutory devices that exist in every state to protect contractors.

In the state of California, mechanic’s liens are a constitutional right guaranteed to contractors by the California Constitution.

Download PDF to learn more about Mechanics' Lien Laws of California.
 

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