Lydia Blair
Lydia Blair was a successful Realtor before jumping to the title side of the business in 2015.
What is a “Business Day” in the world of real estate? It depends on whom you talk to and the subject of discussion. The typical definition of the business day: Specific days when normal business transactions are taking place. It can vary by region, but usually means any day except Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday.…
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Editor’s Note: This year has been a decade, right? So many things happened, lots of things were postponed, and houses continued to sell despite it all. While the CandysDirt.com team takes a hot minute this holiday season to recharge the ol’ Energizers, we’re serving up our very favorite stories from 2020. Enjoy! Lydia: This is my favorite…
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A reader asks: I’m buying a home and the title company says that my deed has to show if I’m single or married. I don’t think that is anyone’s business. Do I have to disclose this personal information to them? The short answer to your question: Yes. While respecting a person’s right to privacy, the…
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When the title to a piece of Texas real estate is held in both a man and woman’s names, the first name listed on the deed is usually the man’s name. The man’s name is then shown as the primary title holder on tax records and legal documents. One must wonder if this is some…
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In the real estate world, we often reference underwriting requirements, underwriter approval, and underwriting review. Many buyers and sellers don’t understand what underwriting means or how much it affects their transactions. Let’s pull back the curtain for a peek at that mysterious thing we call underwriting. Underwriting is a sophisticated decision making process that involves…
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