Title Business

Title Tip: Avoid Costly Mistakes And Learn to Read a Seller’s Closing Statement

By Lydia Blair / May 4, 2021 /

When it comes to selling a home, there is a lot of paperwork involved. While in the midst of finding a new home, packing and moving, it may be tempting to gloss over the extensive forms and documents. However, it is truly important for sellers to review the financial figures of their transaction prior to closing day.…

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6 Tips to Help Buyers Win in a Strong Seller’s Market

By Lydia Blair / April 20, 2021 /

Anyone with their finger on the pulse of Texas real estate knows that we are in the midst of a hot seller’s market. Anxious buyers are making generous offers in a desperate attempt to buy a home. However, an offer well over the asking price is not always enough to win the right to buy…

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Title Tip: IRS Liens Are The Pitfalls of The Tardy Taxpayer

By Lydia Blair / April 6, 2021 /

We’ve all heard the saying that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. I propose that the only certainties in real estate are ownership and taxes. From a real estate prospective, your annual tax bill from the county is not the only concern. The taxes in real estate can go beyond property taxes.…

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Title Tip: If You Think Closing is Getting More Expensive, You’re Not Wrong

By Lydia Blair / March 23, 2021 /

Recently released national closing cost data showed that in 2020 closing costs increased for both purchases and refinance transactions. Average closing costs for a single-family home increased by almost 6 percent while the average home sales prices increased by almost 10 percent. The closing cost data, announced by ClosingCorp, calculated the cost of title insurance,…

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Title Tip: Do You Have Any Idea About Your ID?

By Lydia Blair / March 9, 2021 /

Have you heard the one about the good ole boy who was asked if he had any ID? His response: About what? When signing documents to transfer real estate in Texas, all signers are required to present an acceptable form (or forms) of identification. While that might seem like a simple request, it can become…

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