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Title Tip: What’s The Best Way To Send an Electronic Funds Transfer During Closing?

By Lydia Blair | October 5, 2021 |

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…

Lafayette Home Maximizes Space Beautifully

By Seth Fowler | October 5, 2021 |

Ask any home builder and they will tell you, building on a 50-foot-wide property is always a challenge. Many new home neighborhoods are developed with 50-foot homesites to maximize value and profit as land has continued to increase in cost. In those neighborhoods, the final product isn’t always viewed as an architectural masterpiece. With a…

Looking to Downsize? Study Shows D-FW Creates Positive Choices

By Tommy Cummings | October 5, 2021 |

In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, downsizing from a four-bedroom to a two-bedroom results in overall savings of roughly $190,000 for homeowners.

Paso Robles: 3 Reasons to Visit The Hidden Gem of California Wine Country

By Mary Cate Long | October 5, 2021 |

When it comes to California wine country, Napa and Sonoma Valleys tend to be the star of the show. Fair enough. The area boasts countless world-class wineries, trendy restaurants, and plenty of ritzy accommodations.  However, if you are looking for the hidden gem of California wine country, look no further than Paso Robles. This wine…

Keep the Paparazzi at Bay in This Beautiful, Discreet Preston Hollow Traditional

By Karen Eubank | October 4, 2021 |

I love a discreet home that does not shout “Look at me!” In pop culture parlance, I’ll take a classic Natalie Portman Academy Award red carpet dress over any oddball Kim Kardashian outfit. This Preston Hollow traditional is one of those classic, discreet homes. It’s what so many people want but have a hard time…

Kelly Clarkson’s Ranch in Montana Is Legally All Hers, Judge Rules

By Tommy Cummings | October 4, 2021 |

Kelly Clarkson is back in the news about her residential situation. Last week, a Montana judge ruled that Clarkson is the sole titleholder of a $10.4 million ranch that she shared with her estranged husband.