Mineral Rights and Old Oil Wells: What Texas Homebuyers Should Check
A Texas Tribune report on a leaking plugged well in a San Antonio subdivision is a reminder to look below the surface. Here is how Texas buyers can check mineral…
Title Insurance in Texas: What Homebuyers Should Know Before Closing
Washington is debating title insurance for refinances, but Texas buyers still need the basics. Here is how owner's and loan policies differ, why Texas premiums are the same at every…
Wire Fraud When Buying a Home in Texas: How to Protect Your Closing Funds
Scammers are using look-alike emails and cloned voices to steal Texas buyers' earnest money and cash to close. Here is how to verify every wire with your title company, from…
What Closing Costs Include and How to Lower Them in Texas
What do closing costs include, and what is different in Texas? A plain-English look at the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure, title insurance and survey in Texas, prepaids and escrow,…