Title Business
This spooky season is the best time to bring up the dark topic of death. Particularly how it relates to real estate. Many times, I’ve heard homeowners say, “I should probably do — blank — in case something happens to me.” Time to get real. It’s not if something happens to you, but when something…
Not all money transfers are created equal. Both wire and Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers are ways to electronically move money from one bank account to another. They may seem alike, but they are not. These methods of sending funds are referred to as an EFT or electronic funds transfer. EFT is an umbrella expression…
Business consolidations are a part of the global business landscape and commonplace in real estate, as we know well in Dallas. With the news last week of LegacyTexas Title’s sale to Compass, an acquisition, I wanted to gather more details with Laurence Henry, President and former owner of LegacyTexas Title. Henry was kind enough to indulge…
When someone can’t make it to the title company on closing day to sign the necessary papers, a popular solution is to use a mobile notary. Mobile Notary services have been around a long time and are more sought-after than ever now. Notary services are crucial in real estate transactions. Several documents are required to…
Real estate topics took a back seat to big issues like the pandemic and power grid failures in 2021 with the Texas Legislature. Of the 3,800 bills enacted into law, real estate still got a little attention. Some of the welcome changes coming next week are due to lobbying efforts from the Texas Association of…
