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Title Insurance Frights: Protecting Your Home from the Unknown

By CandysDirt / October 31, 2024 /

At Republic Title, we’ve seen our share of mysterious deeds, ghostly liens, and hidden traps lurking in property transactions. With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to share some spine-chilling real estate stories that might make you think twice before signing on the dotted line. But fear not! With Republic Title on…

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: Sticks And Stones And Property Rights

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 22, 2018 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor Your home might be made of bricks and stones, but your property rights are more like a bundle of sticks. It might be a big bundle or a little bundle. Some sticks are larger than others. But each stick represents a right to your real estate. In the beginning of…

Boundary Issues: Where Do You Draw The Line?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 15, 2017 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor The annual Texas Land and Title Institute has successfully plowed through the snowy Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio. Jam packed with attorneys and title professionals from across the state, this conference had an impressive Dallas contingency braving the cold. I caught up with Chicago Title‘s Bill Woodall and…