Experienced guidance
South Hills Escrow brings an experienced, communication-focused approach to each file, helping buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders move through closing with greater clarity.
Southern California escrow guidance
Precision, care, and calm guidance for every closing.
South Hills Escrow helps buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and investors move through escrow with confidence. From resale and refinance to probate, commercial, REO, HUD, auction, 1031, and mobile or manufactured home transactions, the team brings experienced support and clear communication from opening to closing.
30+
years of escrow experience
DFPI
licensed escrow company
Full-service
support across major transaction types
Licensed by DFPI
Professional escrow handling with regulatory oversight and disciplined procedures.
Personalized service
A relationship-driven approach that emphasizes follow-through, responsiveness, and steady communication.
Southern California reach
Serving clients throughout Southern California from the San Dimas office with experienced support.
Complex transaction support
From probate and commercial deals to REO, HUD, auction, 1031, and mobile or manufactured home files.
Where you matter
Professional escrow service centered on accuracy, responsiveness, and care.
South Hills Escrow is built to help transactions move forward with confidence. Clients receive attentive communication, experienced file handling, and support for both straightforward and more specialized closings.
30+
Years of escrow experience
Bilingual
Support for clearer client communication
On time
An emphasis on organized closings
Mobile
Notary and signing support for convenience
Full-service transaction support
The company supports resale, refinance, probate, commercial, REO, HUD, auction, 1031, and mobile or manufactured home files with careful coordination from start to finish.
Bilingual, client-focused team
Bilingual support and direct communication help clients understand documents, timing, and next steps without unnecessary confusion.
Convenient signing options
Mobile notary and document signing support make it easier to keep transactions progressing when schedules are tight or parties are off-site.
Services
Full-service escrow support across the transactions your clients depend on.
South Hills Escrow supports buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, investors, and business clients with careful coordination, document control, and attention to closing timelines.
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Residential resale and refinance
Experienced support for purchase, resale, and refinance transactions with close attention to timelines, lender requirements, and clean document flow.
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Specialty and higher-complexity files
South Hills Escrow handles probate, commercial, REO, HUD, auction, and 1031 transactions with the disciplined coordination those files require.
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Mobile and manufactured homes
The team also handles mobile and manufactured home escrow with the additional coordination, communication, and follow-through these transactions often require.
Independent escrow focus
Clients work with an experienced independent escrow team that understands the timing, documentation, and communication necessary to keep closings moving.
Broad transaction range
The company supports standard residential files as well as specialty work such as probate, commercial, REO, HUD, auction, and 1031 exchanges.
Responsive communication
South Hills Escrow emphasizes direct access, timely updates, and careful follow-through across buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders.
Convenient signing support
Mobile notary and document signing support make it easier for clients to keep a transaction progressing when schedules are tight.
Trust and compliance
Confidence backed by licensing, experience, and disciplined service.
Escrow clients need a team that is organized, communicative, and accountable. South Hills Escrow emphasizes compliant handling, timely follow-up, and practical coordination across the parties involved in a closing.
Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
Focused on communication, follow-through, and on-time closings
Comfortable handling real estate procedures, taxes, deeds, and insurance-related coordination
Committed to attentive service for clients, agents, lenders, and investors throughout the transaction
Process and next steps
What to expect from opening escrow to closing day.
A clear process helps clients stay informed and keeps transactions moving. South Hills Escrow coordinates each step with attention to documentation, communication, and deadlines.
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Open the file
The transaction is opened, key contacts are confirmed, and the escrow framework is established so the file starts with clear direction.
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Coordinate documents
Instructions, title items, lender conditions, and supporting documentation are organized carefully to keep the file moving efficiently.
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Guide each milestone
The South Hills Escrow team communicates with the parties involved, tracks conditions, and helps manage important deadlines throughout the file.
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Close with confidence
Once conditions are satisfied, the transaction is finalized with close attention to accuracy, communication, and a smooth closing experience.
Who we serve
Support for buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and investors.
South Hills Escrow works closely with the people who keep a transaction moving. Whether you are buying, selling, financing, or coordinating a closing for a client, the team provides responsive communication and dependable file handling.
Pathway
Buyers and sellers
Clear guidance, prompt communication, and practical help understanding what comes next during escrow.
Pathway
Agents and brokers
A responsive escrow partner who values updates, follow-through, and a smoother closing experience for your clients.
Pathway
Lenders and investors
Organized file handling for funded, time-sensitive, and specialty transactions that need disciplined execution.
Meet the team
Meet the professionals handling your transaction with care.
South Hills Escrow brings together experienced leadership, escrow coordination, accounting support, and business development service from one San Dimas office. Learn more about the people supporting your transaction and connect with the right department.
CM
Cynthia Martinez
Co-Branch Manager
Senior Escrow Officer
[email protected]AC
Alma Castaneda
Co-Branch Manager
Senior Escrow Officer
[email protected]ER
Elizabeth Rodriguez
President
General office: (626) 967-4350EB
Elaine Bruno
Accounting Manager
[email protected]Escrow insights
Answers to common questions from clients, agents, and lenders.
Whether you are opening escrow for the first time or coordinating a more complex file, understanding the process can reduce delays and confusion. These quick explanations address common questions clients, agents, and lenders often ask before and during escrow.
What information should I have ready before opening escrow?
The most helpful starting details are the parties' contact information, the property address, and any timing or transaction notes that should be shared with the escrow team early.
Does South Hills Escrow handle more than standard resale files?
Yes. The company supports refinance, probate, commercial, REO, HUD, auction, 1031 exchange, and mobile or manufactured home transactions in addition to traditional residential closings.
How should I reach the team if I am comparing escrow partners or have a business opportunity?
You can contact Shea Blume directly for business-development conversations, partnership inquiries, and other professional opportunities.
Insight
What escrow does
Escrow provides a neutral process for handling funds, instructions, and documents until the agreed closing conditions have been satisfied.
Insight
How South Hills adds value
The strongest escrow experience comes from steady communication, organized coordination, and a team that stays attentive before problems become delays.
Insight
When to reach out
Whether you are comparing escrow companies, opening a file, or managing an active transaction, a quick conversation can clarify the right next step.
Contact South Hills Escrow
Reach the office directly or send a message online.
If you are opening a new file, need guidance on an active transaction, or want to discuss a business opportunity, South Hills Escrow welcomes your call, email, or online message.
Call San Dimas
(626) 967-4350
Email client support
[email protected]
Contact Shea for business opportunities
[email protected]
Office hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment only
Sunday: Closed
San Dimas office
Visit or mail the office
1180 Via Verde
San Dimas, CA 91773
(626) 967-4350
Contact form
Tell us how we can help.
Share your contact details and a short note. The South Hills Escrow team can then route your message to the right person more efficiently.