Closing Tips

Republic Title Tip: How to Avoid Common Closing Delays

By CandysDirt / July 2, 2024 /

Purchasing a home is a monumental event, but the journey from signing the contract to receiving the keys can be fraught with potential delays. Understanding these common issues and taking proactive steps to deal with them can help ensure a smooth and timely closing. Republic Title understands the intricacies of the home-buying process, having served…

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.…

Title Tip: Two Kinds of Texas Title Insurance

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 17, 2018 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor When it comes to Texas title insurance, there are two kinds of title policies. Most folks don’t realize it because there are so many figures and fees on their closing documents. It’s easier just to lump the title premiums together and ignore the details.

Title Tip: Four Tips To Make Your July Fourth Closing Sparkle

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 4, 2018 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor There are several actions a buyer or seller can take to help their real estate transaction go smoothly. Here are my Top 4 July 4th Tips for keeping your closing from going kaboom:

Title Tip: Signatures — Dotting the I’s Crossing the T’s

By Joanna England / June 20, 2018 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor When signing documents for a home sale or purchase, the numbers are figured to the penny and the signatures are scrutinized to the letter. Quite a volume and variety of paperwork is involved. Signatures and initials are required on deeds, disclosures, waivers, affidavits, notes, supplementary lender and title company documents,…