Title Business

Title Tip: Homeowner’s Associations — They’ve Got The Power! 

By Robert Frye / October 4, 2022 /

Homeowner’s Associations are a divisive subject. Some people cannot imagine living in a neighborhood that does not have the benefits that they create. On the other hand, many prefer to avoid mandatory dues and do not want an additional governing body telling them how to handle their property.  From the perspective of a title company,…

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Title Tip: Why ‘Keeping it in The Family’ Can be a Title Problem

By Robert Frye / August 16, 2022 /

At some point in most people’s lives, the notion of purchasing the home of their parents or another family member has crossed their mind. Whether it is simply daydreaming about renovating your childhood home, or a more serious consideration such as purchasing your parents’ home so that you can move in to take care of…

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Title Tip: The Truth About Title Theft

By Lydia Blair / August 2, 2022 /

Why pay for something when you can get it free? Have you seen or heard the many ads for title theft services on TV, social media, and talk radio? “Title protection” companies are aggressively claiming that title theft is “sweeping the nation” and is “one of the fastest-growing crimes” in America. These misleading and persistent…

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Title Tip: For Russian Buyers, Sanctions Over Ongoing War With Ukraine Make Transactions Impossible

By Lydia Blair / June 14, 2022 /

Focus on the war in Ukraine has dwindled lately with current public attention on violence here in the U.S. However, title companies remain diligent about real estate sanctions against Russia and designated Russians singled out by the U.S. government. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has recently taken action…

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Title Tip: Can You Really Buy a Home With Cryptocurrency?

By Lydia Blair / May 31, 2022 /

Have you seen some of the internet stories that claim it’s possible to buy a home with cryptocurrency? These interesting tips and suggestions are given by folks trying to sell and promote cryptocurrency. The truth of the matter is that you currently cannot purchase real estate in Texas with any currency other than U.S. dollars.…

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