Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week
199 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsEvery other week, Dawn Moore or Blair Raggio releases a video and podcast discussing real estate issues current to the market. If you have a topic you'd like covered, email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! For more information on Allegiance Title Company, visit our website at www.allegiancetitle.com. We are Your Trusted Resource For Results!
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Episodes
What is a Lady Bird Deed?
October 21, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MBToday, Dawn explains what is a Lady Bird Deed and compares it to a Transfer on Death Deed.
How does title pass upon the death of an owner who dies without a will?
October 14, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.92 MBToday, Dawn provides valuable knowledge as to passage of title upon the death of the owner.
Will the title company receipt a late delivered option check?
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBToday, Dawn answers the question of will the title company accept and why, a late paid option fee.
What is a Seller’s Temporary Lease Back (as opposed to what it is not)!
September 30, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MBToday, Dawn clarifies what a Seller’s Lease back is to help you negotiate and prepare your buyer and seller for their obligations.
FAQ on new laws on PID notices.
September 16, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBToday, Dawn answers some frequently asked questions regarding the new laws covering PID notices.
Under the contract, who pays what fee charged by the HOA?
September 09, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBToday, Dawn addresses the confusion over who pays for the fees HOA’s charge for transferring the property to a new owner.
A refresher of new laws effective September 1st
August 26, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.17 MBToday, Dawn reminds of the changes in law that require a new contract with PID disclosures and the new laws governing the HOA.
New law affecting PID disclosures and contract changes.
August 19, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 2.9 MBToday, Dawn explains how the new PID disclosure law impacts the new TREC contract and notice requirements, effective September 1st.
What are the risks of waiving the option period?
August 05, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.56 MBToday, Dawn addresses the tactic of waiving the option period and relying on other outs under the contract.
How do the new HOA laws benefit Buyer and Seller?
July 29, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MBToday, Dawn discusses the new laws that will go into effect September 1st which will add transparency into the management structures and standard practices of the HOA management companies.
Exciting Announcement – The Future of Allegiance Title
July 15, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.48 MBToday, Dawn and Blair, her daughter, share an exciting announcement about our merger with FirsTitle. Blair Moore Raggio will continue leading Allegiance alongside Dawn with this exciting news.
Juneteenth is now a Federal Holiday
June 24, 2021 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.78 MBNow that Juneteenth is a Federal Holiday, Dawn discusses how this will affect the days your earnest money and option fee are due.
What are some provisions to be aware of regarding Association documents in the Condo contract?
June 17, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBToday, Dawn addresses the provisions regarding Association documents in the Condo contract that are different than those covering Association documents in the One-to-Four contract.
Why is the use of “love letters” a problem?
June 10, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MBToday, Dawn discusses the use of “love letters” and why they can cause issues in the transaction.
Suggestions for two practices we are seeing in this multiple offer market
June 01, 2021 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBToday, Dawn highlights issues we’ve seen in this multiple offer market with quick closings and the need to extend closing, and suggests how to handle both.
Ramifications of waiving the Financing Contingencies under the Contract
May 27, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBToday, Dawn provides clarity on the risks and unintended consequences of waiving the financing contingencies under the contract.
Contract Reminders in a Low Inventory/Multiple Offer Market
May 20, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.42 MBToday, Dawn discusses certain practices that are used in this low inventory/multiple offer market that should be fully understood before used.
How do you prove Seller has removed all access to any smart devices conveyed to Buyer?
May 13, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.63 MBToday, Dawn tells how a Buyer can assure that Seller no longer has access or control of any smart devices conveyed with the Property.
What are the issues with the new procedure for payment of the option fee?
April 29, 2021 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBToday, Dawn exposes some recurring issues with payment and deposit of the option fee and what to do when it is paid to the wrong party.
What does the new contract require for receipt of option fee and earnest money?
April 22, 2021 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MBToday, Dawn discusses the contractual obligation to credit the earnest money and option fee in a particular order and it controls over an incorrectly signed receipt by escrow agent.
What is a buyer really waiving under the appraisal addendum?
April 16, 2021 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.68 MBToday, Dawn explains a common misunderstanding as to what is waived under the appraisal addendum and, alternatively, how to protect a buyer!
What is the purpose of the appraisal addendum?
March 25, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBToday, Dawn discusses the purpose of the appraisal addendum and how it works.
What is the purpose of the appraisal addendum?
March 25, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBToday, Dawn discusses the purpose of the appraisal addendum and how it works.
Hot topic: how to handle multiple offers?
March 19, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes - 4.96 MBToday, Dawn discusses issues surrounding multiple offers coming from this high-demand, low-inventory market.
Selling a property as-is in a multiple offer market
March 11, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.23 MBToday, Dawn discusses obligations of the Seller and rights of Buyers on an as-is property sale during a strong seller’s market.
All cash contracts which close with third party financing.
February 18, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBToday Dawn emphasizes that financing is a contingency in favor of the Buyer. It is not an obligation of the Buyer.
Change to the Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in a POA
February 11, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBToday, Dawn discusses the change in the Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in a Property Owners Association which will be available with the new contract.
New Addendum Regarding Residential Leases
February 04, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MBToday, Dawn discusses the Addendum Regarding Residential Leases which will be available and required with the new contract when the Property is subject to a Residential Lease.
New Addendum Regarding Fixture Leases
January 28, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 2.93 MBToday, Dawn discusses the Addendum Regarding Fixture Leases which will be available and required with the new contract.
Conveyance of Smart Devices in a Purchase Transaction
January 21, 2021 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.82 MBToday Dawn discusses paragraph 10C in the new contract, which addresses the transfer of smart devices in the home.
Approved changes to the contract part 5
December 23, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MBToday Dawn completes her series discussing approved changes to the TREC contract with today’s focus on the changes in paragraphs 18 through the last page of the contract.
Approved changes to the contract part 4
December 10, 2020 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.46 MBToday Dawn continues her series discussing approved changes to the TREC contract with today’s focus on the changes to paragraph 10 and addition of Subparagraph C.
Approved changes to the contract part 3
December 03, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MBToday Dawn continues her series discussing approved changes to the TREC contract with today’s focus on the changes to paragraph 5.
Approved changes to the contract part 2
November 19, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.79 MBToday Dawn continues her series discussing approved changes to the TREC contract with today’s focus on the changes to paragraph 4.
Approved changes to the contract
November 12, 2020 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.22 MBToday dawn starts her series discussing approved changes to the TREC contract
Halloween Horror Stories from the Closing Table!
October 29, 2020 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.2 MBThis week in the spirit of Halloween, Dawn shares some of her scary title nightmares… but hope you will get a laugh.
A Refresher on Back-Up Contracts
October 22, 2020 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MBToday, Dawn discusses the Addendum for “Back-Up” Contract and how it works.
When is a notice of termination required?
October 15, 2020 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBToday, Dawn discusses when a notice of termination is required to preserve the right to terminate under a contract contingency.
Reminder of the three day rule on Property Approval
October 09, 2020 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MBToday, Dawn addresses the impact of the term “time is of the essence” as it relates to Buyers right to terminate.
The New Normal in Dallas - 2020 and Beyond
October 01, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBLast week, Dawn Moore and Dale Petroskey, President & CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, discussed the "New Normal" in Dallas from real estate and business perspectives in a Facebook Live stream. Blair Moore Raggio moderated the conversation.
Should title companies accept option fee checks?
September 23, 2020 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MBToday, Dawn discusses the need to strictly adhere to the contract with regard to delivery of option check.
Who requires the T-47 affidavit to be notarized prior to delivery?
September 17, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.41 MBToday, Dawn addresses the contractual requirement for the T-47 to be notarized prior to delivery to the Buyer.
What is Title Insurance?
September 10, 2020 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.2 MBThis week, Dawn provides a 3-minute refresher course on title insurance.
A Refresher on How to Handle an Option Period
August 27, 2020 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.48 MBToday, Dawn re-addresses the impact of having no option period either through non-payment or late payment.
Proposed changes to how the Option Fee will be paid
August 20, 2020 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MBToday, Dawn presents the proposed revisions to the contract regarding how the option fee is to be handled.
What is the effect of Buyer’s Notice of Termination under an option, when no option exists?
August 13, 2020 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBToday, Dawn addresses the misconception that Buyer is in default when a Buyer sends a termination notice under a non-existent option.
Follow Up Information on the New Clear Cooperation Policy from NAR
August 06, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MBToday Dawn readdresses this new policy and advises of the consequences for failure to abide by the rules.
Will Solar Panels Convey when a Property is Purchased?
July 31, 2020 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.6 MBToday, Dawn clarifies whether solar panels attached to the roof convey with the property.
How to Structure a Purchase for Higher than the Listing Price
July 17, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBThis week, Dawn discusses best practices for structuring an offer higher than the listing price in a way that will protect both Seller and Buyer.
The New Clear Cooperation Policy from NAR
July 09, 2020 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MBToday, Dawn addresses this new policy, which became effective May 1, 2020, and discusses the difference between a Coming Soon and a “pocket” listing.