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By Lydia Blair Special Contributor When buying or selling a home, get ready to reveal some private details through background checks. We’re going to pry, inspect, confirm, clarify, authenticate, and document a lot about you, your finances, and the property. Some of the surprises we unearth would shock your mother, but maybe not your banker.…
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Today’s Title Tip is a weedy issue if you’re considering a different kind of ‘joint’ ownership. It involves getting title insurance for a property being acquired to use for marijuana-related business enterprises. While medical or recreational use of marijuana is not legal in Texas, there are plenty of folks who think it could be some…
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By Lydia Blair Special Contributor Let’s call this real estate horror film Mission Impossible – Saving the Sale. It’s the sequel to Mission Impossible – The Roof Needs Repair starring Surprised Seller and Upset Buyer. Also featuring Scrambling Realtor and Cautious Escrow Officer. The scene opens with a pending sale on a property that needs…
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By Lydia Blair Special Contributor A reader asks: “Should I make my next mortgage payment before my house closes? We are under contract and scheduled to close on the 14th of the month. “ This is a fairly common question for title companies. And the answer depends on your closing date and time. Before closing,…
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By Lydia Blair Special Contributor For most North Texas homeowners, the 2018 tax statements started coming out last week. You may not have received your bill in the mail, but your tax bill is out and due for payment by Jan. 31. Simply go online and search for your county tax assessor to get your…
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