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Dec 20, 2020
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3HR CE COURSE ONLINE FOR JUST $20 Or free if you are not in need of credits. The Psychology of Sales and Negotiation #37379 April 29,...

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Real (estate) Talk: Take Notes on how to Recast a Note

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Dec 20, 2020
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Real (estate) Talk: Take Notes on how to Recast a Note

What is a Recast? A. You broke your arm and the doctor put the cast on the wrong arm. B. You were selected as the Lead actor in a...

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REAL (estate) TALK: Can an Individual Holding a Life Estate Claim a Homestead Exemption?

aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
2 min

REAL (estate) TALK: Can an Individual Holding a Life Estate Claim a Homestead Exemption?

Conversations regarding homesteads and claiming a Homestead Exemption are popular conversations around the closing table. “Are we...

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The 4 most Common Types of Insurance heard around the closing table?

aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
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The 4 most Common Types of Insurance heard around the closing table?

TITLE INSURANCE Title insurance perfects the Owner’s or Lenders title rights by defending against any defects in title that may arise,...

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aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

AWARD TIME.... 3rd time in a row!

Our award is finally in and we are so happy to be your winning team! We are the #1 Fee Attorney for Fidelity National Title, the top...

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TITLE TALK: TO INSURE OR NOT INSURE - THAT IS THE QUESTION

aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
4 min

TITLE TALK: TO INSURE OR NOT INSURE - THAT IS THE QUESTION

Imagine this, you find the home of your dreams, sign a contract to purchase the home, but now you – a first time home buyer – are hit...

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aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

What is the Mineral Estate?

Holding “mineral rights” on a property, is defined to mean that the person owns the mineral content beneath the surface. Texas law...

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aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

WHATS LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT

....and Why do Title Companies insist on both spouses signing the deed when selling their homestead? Answer: The Texas Family Code...

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TITLE TALK: Question: Can I sell mama’s house if she doesn’t have a will?

aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

TITLE TALK: Question: Can I sell mama’s house if she doesn’t have a will?

Answer: Maybe! Using and Affidavit of Heirship. An Affidavit of Heirship transfers title from the decedent’s name into the names of the...

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aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

THE 5 E'S OF TITLE--NOT REALLY!

Here are some common terms used in our business that begin with the letter E. EARNEST MONEY - Advance payment of part of the purchase...

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IS IT THE TITLE COMPANY’S JOB TO…… Cure my title defect....

aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

IS IT THE TITLE COMPANY’S JOB TO…… Cure my title defect....

MAYBE….. A title defect is anything that prevents a title company from issuing a title policy unacceptable to the buyer. Some examples...

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aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

You can have it Good, Fast or Cheap

Pick any two, except for.... Texas Home Warranties for New Builds and Construction ONE YEAR WARRANTY: The one-year warranty is the...

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CHAIN, CHAIN, CHAIN What Is a Chain of Title?

aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

CHAIN, CHAIN, CHAIN What Is a Chain of Title?

Aretha said it first "I'm just a link in your Chain" A chain of title is a history of ownership of a particular property, revealing...

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aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

SURVEY SAYS?! WHAT IS A SURVEY?

A property diagram that indicates legal the boundaries of your property and its improvements. A good survey needs to include the legal...

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aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

Is TIME really of the ESSENCE?

TITLE TALK: Is Time (really) of the Essence? A real estate sales contract using the term “time is of the essence” makes it mandatory for...

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Homestead Exemption time is thru April 30,2020

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Dec 20, 2020
1 min

Homestead Exemption time is thru April 30,2020

FILE YOUR "Homestead Exemption" January 1 thru April 30, 2020 You can now electronically file your residential homestead exemption...

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CAN ONE PURCHASE TITLE INSURANCE, ABSENT A SALE OR REFINANCE?

aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
1 min

CAN ONE PURCHASE TITLE INSURANCE, ABSENT A SALE OR REFINANCE?

The Answer: Yes--We can issue a policy! Although not as routine as selling title insurance in connection with a sale or refinance, we do...

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#1 Fee Attorney at Fidelity National Title - HOU 2019

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Dec 20, 2020
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#1 Fee Attorney at Fidelity National Title - HOU 2019

We were awarded #1 Fee Attorney for 2019. Thank you all for your loyalty and trusting us with your business. We strive to provide the...

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aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
3 min

TITLE TALK: SURVIVING THE SURVEY

Survey Deletion Coverage is the cause of great confusion in the real estate world. What in the world does that even mean and why is it...

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aubrey524

Dec 20, 2020
2 min

TITLE TALK: WE’RE ON A BREAK!

Typically, when a property is sold, its title is transferred. The repeated transfer of title forms a chain of records; through this...

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