Homestead Exemptions
What is a Homestead Exemption? In the state of Texas, a homestead exemption lowers property taxes by removing part of the value of your property from taxation. What is a...
Attention: Texas Real Estate Agents Avoid HOA Fee Disputes
Did you know TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission) updated their contracts? We are running into the same dispute between sellers and buyers whose properties are part of an HOA...
Title Terms You Should Know
Access (v.) The right to enter and leave a tract of land from a public way for a specific purpose, often for a limited period of time. Acknowledgment (v.) The...
Wire Fraud Prevention
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shares a common wire fraud scam and what homebuyers need to know about avoiding these types of mortgage scams. Learn how these simple steps can prevent...
Know Your ABCs
Understanding the 4 main sections of a Title Commitment Schedule A “Actual Facts”: Cover basic information about the transaction such as effective date, policy coverage amount, the legal name of...
FAQ in Title & Escrow
Q: What is Title Insurance? A: Title insurance protects your ownership in real property, insuring against financial lost caused by past errors or defects, when purchasing real estate. Q:...