Closing Table
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…
Read MoreIf 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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreReady 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.…
Read MoreAn 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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