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Amending Terms After Closing
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - April 18, 2024 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn reminds us that the covenants and representations in the contract survive closing.
Non-Realty Items Addendum
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - April 04, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair talks about when you need a dollar amount listed on your Non-Realty Items Addendum.
Hot Topic: NAR Settlement
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - March 22, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn discusses the settlement and suggests what to do to prepare for the changes.
Capped Fees for Resale Certificates.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - March 07, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn, once again, addresses the issue with Associations charging more than the capped fee.
Texas Homestead Laws
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - February 29, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair discusses Texas homestead laws and the restrictions around encumbering and transferring homesteads.
Effect of multiple amendments to the contract.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - February 22, 2024 21:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 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...
Changes to Wholesaler Disclosure Requirements
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - February 08, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair discusses who Wholesalers have to disclose to.
Commissions can be Paid to Entities Registered with TREC.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - February 01, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair explains the changes to commission laws and what it means for realtors and their entities.
Property Owners Associations’ cap on fee charged for obtaining resale certificates.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - January 25, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn talks about how some POA’s are charging separate fees for information already on the Resale Certificate.
Creative Transactions - Prohibited by Texas Law?
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - January 18, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair talks about how creative ideas can help clients but may be risky.
Changes to Homestead Exemption Law?
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - January 18, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair explains the change to the homestead exemption law requiring appraisal districts review homestead exemptions every 5 years to confirm that the recipient still qualifies for the exemption. The process for review will vary between districts.
NAR Commission Lawsuit.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - January 18, 2024 16:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn shares her thoughts on the NAR commission lawsuit and basis of the claims.
Merry Christmas from Allegiance Title!
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - December 21, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn and Blair share an inspiring story from Christmas Eve 1968.
Powers of Attorney
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - December 14, 2023 17:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair discusses what to know about POAs.
Property included in the sale under the promulgated contract.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - December 07, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn talks about what property is sold under our promulgated contract unless the seller excludes or discloses and negotiates the lease assumption.
Texas Tax Relief Bill
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - November 16, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair talks about what the Texas tax relief bill passing means for buyers and sellers who made a transaction during 2023.
Limitations on fees charged by Property Owners Association
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - November 02, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn points to the law that limits fees charged by POA and how to save your client money.
Happy Halloween from Allegiance Title!
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - October 27, 2023 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn and Blair share scary stories from the closing table.
Untraditional Transactions and Risks
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - October 19, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair explains the risks of subject to’s and assumption loans for all parties involved.
2023 Tax Statements Contingent on November Tax Relief Bill
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - October 12, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair talks about what the November Tax Bill means for taxes collected on closing statements.
Title Commitment Exceptions and To What can a Buyer object.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - September 28, 2023 16:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn explains how the promulgated contracts affect to what a buyer may object and process for curing such defects.
Title commitments and what to look for.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - September 21, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn shares the basics of what to look for in a title commitment.
Buyer Fraud
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - September 14, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn talks about how a fraudster profits from pretending to be a viable buyer.
Seller Fraud- What part does the agent play in the scheme.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - September 07, 2023 19:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn discusses necessity of verifying Seller’s identity.
Differing interpretations under the contract leading to different outcomes.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - August 24, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn points out a particular provision of the contract that warrants some clarification when drafting the contract.
Recent legislative changes to the MUD statute.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - August 17, 2023 13:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn explains the recent changes and reiterates that notices are still required.
2023 Property Tax Relief Bill and vote in November
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - August 10, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn discusses the impact of a positive vote in November on tax prorations at closing.
MUDs and other districts under the Texas Water Code
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - August 03, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair talks about the Notice to Purchasers required under Title 4 of the Texas Water Code.
Seller’s Disclosure Notices- What to know.
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - July 27, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Dawn discusses whether a Seller’s Disclosure Notice is required on a residential property that is being sold for lot value.
2023 Texas Tax Relief Bill
Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week - July 20, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsToday, Blair explains the proposed Texas Tax Relief Bill and how to prepare for this bill being passed this year.
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