Title Business
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…
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.…
Sellers are picky about their buyers — as they should be. Savvy sellers evaluate potential buyers to ensure they have the funds and ability to actually purchase the property before entering into a contract. So how picky should a buyer be about the seller? After all, most buyers fall in love with a home, not…
It might be a gamble to join your mother — or your daughter — in the family business, but Helen Johnson and daughter Tiffany Johnson Beecham do it like it’s nobody’s business. “I have three daughters and we have all been very close throughout the years,” Johnson said. “There’s never a dull moment, and we’re…
There is a small statewide special election on May 7th that would lower Texas property taxes. The ballot includes just two propositions. Both proposed amendments passed during the special legislative sessions in 2021 with bipartisan support from Texas lawmakers. Proposition 1 This would authorize the Texas legislature to lower property taxes for elderly and disabled…
