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Title Tip: How Will The Federal Government Shutdown Affect Your Closing?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / January 2, 2019 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor In case you’ve been out of touch lately, we’re experiencing a federal government shutdown. The U.S. government doesn’t shut down too often. But when it does, there is a ripple effect. Some areas feel the effects more than others. We shouldn’t feel it too much in the title business unless…

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Best of 2018: Top 8 Title Tips

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 25, 2018 /

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire…

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Title Tip: How to Choose a Title Agent

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 11, 2018 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor It’s easy to make the general statement that all title companies are the same. They all offer the same services, and in Texas, they all charge the same for title insurance. However, it’s like saying that all Realtors are the same, or all home inspectors or insurance companies are the…

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Title Tip: Background Checks When Buying or Selling a Home

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 4, 2018 /

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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Title Tip: How Long Does it Take to Sign Closing Documents?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 27, 2018 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor Buying or selling a house takes time. How much time you spend closing depends on several of factors. There is a reason we call it the closing process. Many moving parts must come together before title transfers ownership. In Texas, it’s typically 21 to 45 days. How long does it…

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