Dallas Title Companies

Gravitas National Title Makes Every Closing a Celebration

By Elaine Raffel / September 24, 2025 /

Spend an hour with Kerry Maguire and Leslie Hoy — President and Business Development Director of Gravitas National Title, respectively —and you’ll see just how different the right team can be.

Title Insurance: Safeguarding Your Home Investment

By CandysDirt / March 5, 2024 /

When it comes to purchasing a home, the excitement of finding the perfect property can often overshadow the importance of ensuring the title is clear and free of any disputes. Yet, overlooking this crucial step can lead to significant financial and legal ramifications. This is where title insurance steps in as a guardian of your…

Title Tip: 2019 Data Shows How Texas Ranks on Closing Costs

By Lydia Blair / April 7, 2020 /

Recently released national closing cost data showed that in 2019 average closing costs remained flat despite an increase in home prices. The average closing costs in Texas was $3,744 with an average sales price of $274,163. The average closing costs in Texas was 1.75 percent of the sales price. That put Texas ranked 28th in the…

Title Tip: Do You Need a New Survey Every Time? It Depends.

By Lydia Blair / December 3, 2019 /

When it comes to property surveys, sometimes age is just a number. Sometimes it isn’t. Many folks think a survey is good indefinitely. Others believe a new one is required with every sale. Age isn’t the only factor in determining if an existing survey may be used for a real estate transaction. There are many…

Title Tip: How Does a Seller Lease Back Work?

By Lydia Blair / September 10, 2019 /

How to make a buyer’s agent cringe: Ask for a 60 day seller lease back. While lease backs hold appeal for many sellers, it’s enough to make Realtors shudder at the thought of the problems that can accompany them. A Sellers Temporary Lease allows the seller to continue living in the home after closing for…