Reusing an Existing Survey and Providing an Affidavit or Declaration
Why do I need to locate the existing property Survey at the time of listing? What else do I need with the Survey?
In making an offer on a property, Buyers often ask the Seller to provide a copy of their existing Survey along with an Affidavit or Declaration form where the [...]
Why is my spouse (or ex-spouse) being required to sign documents when they aren’t on the loan or title?
Short answer: In Texas, the primary factor is homestead law, secondary to community property laws. If the property is (or could be) the couple’s homestead, both spouses must consent to sell or mortgage it. Title insurers and lenders build [...]
Escrow is the process of placing funds in trust with a third party until all conditions are met. The Escrow Agent for our TREC contracts is the neutral third party holding trust funds, conducting the closing, and making disbursements after the closing and funding. This could be a [...]
What is “survey coverage”? The contract is so confusing!
In Texas, the base Owner’s Title Policy does not include title insurance coverage for issues related to the property’s survey such as boundary lines or encroachments. These are among the [...]
Heart for Homes & People
Colleen's story is rooted in more than just real estate—it’s built on faith, family, and a deep love for helping others. Whether she’s walking buyers through the biggest purchase of their lives, serving at her church, or spending time with her grandkids, Colleen brings warmth and genuine care into [...]
Beyond the Course
Originally from Bloomington, Minnesota, Vinny made the move to North Texas in 2019 with his girlfriend to be closer to family and start a new chapter.
With a solid background in sales and customer service, it wasn't long before Vinny began to recognize the significant role the housing market plays in the broader [...]
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Heart Driven Real Estate with Deep Texoma Roots
With years of experience in marketing and a lifelong passion for connecting with people, Hillary found her true calling in real estate. Today, she brings authenticity, creativity, and dedication to every client she [...]
Why Barbara Macleod is proud to call Oak Cliff home.
From “Oak Cliff… Ohhh” to “Oak Cliff… OH!”
Not long ago, saying you lived in Oak Cliff earned a hesitant “Ohhh…” from outsiders. Fast forward a decade or two—and now? It’s a proud, emphatic "OH!" Oak Cliff has blossomed into one of Dallas’s most vibrant, diverse, and [...]
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Why Hollywood Santa Monica is Britt Lopez's (REALTOR®) favorite neighborhood.
A Conservation District Like No Other
Tucked away in the East Dallas lies a neighborhood unlike any other— Hollywood Santa Monica. Home to over 700 residences, it boasts the largest collection of stone-embellished Tudor homes in the country. [...]
