Homeownership Lingo-Escrow

May 14, 2025

Escrow is like a special safe where money or important papers are kept by someone neutral until everything is ready in a big deal, like buying a house. It helps make sure everyone does what they promised.
“Escrow” is a word you’ll hear thrown around a lot when buying a house — but what does it actually mean?
We’re breaking it down, plain and simple.
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