Escrow is a way of transferring or exchanging property or money using a neutral third party. Escrow provides a means of protection in the handling of funds, assets and/or documents. Escrow enables the buyer and the seller to transact business with each other through a neutral party, thereby minimizing their risk. Escrows are established to hold original documents, real estate deeds, titles to property, money or securities until conditions are fulfilled and the items are released...