If you’ve been house hunting in North Texas lately, you’ve probably reached that “fork in the road” moment: do you go for the shiny new build or the charming resale home with the giant oak
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Texas routinely ranks #1 in the nation for new Manufactured Housing shipped, and over 15,000 new and 3000 used units were titled in 2025 alone, according to the Texas Manufactured Housing Association.
Manufactured housing is definitely a contributor to the Texas housing market—but it [...]
When one of the parties needs more Option time than originally anticipated, the parties can mutually agree to an extension of the Option Period. Read more about the Termination Option [...]
The contract forms promulgated by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) have a somewhat peculiar provision called the Option Period. You may have heard the term “option contract” before, but options in real estate contracts are typically concerned with the [...]
Absolutely! The Seller's (or Landlord's) disclosure of lead-based paint hazards is required by federal law - and brokers are also required to ensure compliance. Sellers (Landlords) must disclose known hazards or reports to Buyers (Tenants), who must [...]
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 [...]
