Closing Table

Title Tip: Do You Need An Attorney For Your Real Estate Transaction?

By Lydia Blair / February 1, 2022 /
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Do you need an attorney for buying real estate in Texas? This is a question frequently asked by out-of-state folks purchasing a property in the Lone Star State.  It can be a tricky question to answer. No title agent wants to advise someone to forgo consulting an attorney if they want one. In this litigious…

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Title Tip: In The Near Future, Expect Delays Along The Road to Closing

By Lydia Blair / December 7, 2021 /

If you are buying, selling, or refinancing a property in the next few weeks or months, expect delays. In case you haven’t heard, there is a labor and staffing shortage in the U.S. The ripple effect is has hit the real estate industry in several ways.  Who and what has caused delays? There are many…

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Title Tip: Going Somewhere? A Mobile Notary Can Bring The Closing Table to You

By Lydia Blair / September 7, 2021 /

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…

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Title Tip: What Can Condo Dwellers Do When Their Car Needs Space?

By Lydia Blair / July 27, 2021 /

Ready to learn a lot about lots? Particularly about condominium parking lots and assigned spaces.  Sometimes the purchaser of a condominium wants verification and a guarantee of the corresponding parking space that comes with their unit. This can be problematic because most condo owners don’t officially own their parking spaces or the title to them.…

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Title Tip: With Check Fraud on The Rise, So Are Limits on Cashier’s Checks

By Lydia Blair / July 13, 2021 /

An increasing number of problems with cashier’s checks have some title companies revising their requirements for cashier’s checks and the delivery of funds needed to close a sale. Many title companies may now require buyers to wire money to them if the amount is substantial. Some have set the limit for cashier’s check at $5,000,…

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