What Is Escrow? How It Keeps Home Buyers and Sellers Safe

What is escrow? In the home-buying process, escrow is a secure holding area where important items are kept safe until the house officially changes hands. The post What Is Escrow? How It Keeps Home Buyers and Sellers Safe appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.
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