Posts by Barry Sender
From homeowner to homeless in one click: A case study on how to protect yourself
Andrew Batson and Erika Urry had selected an impeccable and captivating residence in San Diego, California. Intoxicated by the thought of moving into their dream home, the couple could practically see their new lives. There was one step left needed to open their escrow—sending their down payment of $130,000 to their escrow officer. Andrew had received…
Read MoreThe Basics: Cyber Security 101
Are you vulnerable to a Cyber-Attack? As technology continues to evolve, so do the many methods used to employ technology for illegal purposes. Successful hackers are clever and innovative. In order for a hacker to remain successful, they must constantly switch their tactics up to combat with improved security protocols. Nearly all the crime that…
Read MoreGranite Escrow Closes Record Setting Playboy Mansion
BEVERLY HILLS, CA (August 17, 2016) – Granite Escrow & Settlement Services, one of the largest truly independent escrow & settlement companies in California, is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed escrow on the historic Playboy Mansion. Granite Escrow handled this transaction out of its Beverly Hills branch location. This is not a…
Read MoreIn 2016, can you afford to hire an Escrow & Settlement company that isn’t as secure as your bank?
TRID update: Granite Escrow & Settlement Services scores 98.2% compared to the 71% national average We are proud to announce that Granite Escrow & Settlement Services (Granite) is setting the curve regarding compliance with CFPB and TRID regulations by being one of the 1st independent, unaffiliated escrow companies in California to complete our annual Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 (SSAE…
Read MoreWill Retail Stores Become Extinct?
e-commerce for many years was an interesting trend, but it was just e-commerce. Today we don’t even know what e-commerce means. They’ve just come together, the on and the offline. Now, every merchant, every retailer must have an omnichannel strategy or they won’t survive. omnichannel is often used as the catch-all phrase as a key to succeed in…
Read MoreBoomers and millennials will continue to heavily influence retail.
The needs and preferences of two prominent generations will continue to drive retail. baby boomers and millennials. a large number of boomers will be in their 60s and 70s next year, and retailers that cater to these consumers would need to adjust to make shopping easier for them. As consulting firm PwC noted, “the Baby Boomer generation…
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