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6 Tips to Help Buyers Win in a Strong Seller’s Market

By Lydia Blair / April 20, 2021 /

Anyone with their finger on the pulse of Texas real estate knows that we are in the midst of a hot seller’s market. Anxious buyers are making generous offers in a desperate attempt to buy a home. However, an offer well over the asking price is not always enough to win the right to buy…

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Title Tip: What Happens When You Rescind an Offer to Purchase?

By Lydia Blair / August 27, 2019 /

Shopping for a home is a bit like dating. Buyers, like daters, are looking for that perfect match. But just because you fall in love doesn’t mean they’ll love you back. Getting down the aisle to happily ever after can take some effort. And you may have to kiss a few frogs in search of…

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Title Tip: Should You Duke it Out Over Earnest Money?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 13, 2018 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor Business conflicts always seem to revolve around money. It’s no surprise that some of the worst disputes we see at title companies are over earnest money: Who wants it. Who is entitled to it. Who thinks they’re entitled to it. Etcetera. It can get uglier than avocado appliances and shag carpet.…

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Dallas Real Estate News: Fiscus Property Went Under Contract One Day After Listing

By Candy Evans / May 9, 2011 /

I’ll be honest: I was reading the doom& gloom real estate report in the Wall Street Journal last night, and gearing up to post something for you because, honestly, I always want to tell you the truth about the market. I know financing is 100% of our problem with the double dip — oh and…

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