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5 minutes | Jun 8, 2023

Powers of Attorney in Real Estate Transactions

Today, Blair discusses the different Powers of Attorney used in Texas real estate transactions.

2 minutes | Jun 1, 2023

Repair credit vs. Seller obligation under Seller Temporary Residential Lease.

Today, Dawn addresses what issue arises when a repair credit is given at closing and Seller’s obligation under a leaseback.

6 minutes | May 25, 2023

Back Tax Bills

Today, Blair clarifies what back taxes are and how they can be assessed.

2 minutes | May 11, 2023

Happy Mother’s Day from Blair Raggio and Dawn Moore

Today, the mother-daughter team wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day!

3 minutes | May 4, 2023

Central Appraisal District’s appraised value vs. appraisal cap

Today, Dawn explains the difference between the Central Appraisal District’s appraised value and appraisal cap.

4 minutes | Apr 27, 2023

What does a Seller do if a Buyer terminates a contract under the option period but there is no option fee deposited with the title company?

Today, Blair stresses that the option fee and earnest money need to be delivered within the time period required under the contract.

3 minutes | Apr 20, 2023

Reminders about how the Addendum for Sale of Other Property by Buyer and its kick out provisions works

Today, Dawn provides valuable insight as to the use of the Addendum for Sale of Other Property by Buyer and why we may see more of it.

5 minutes | Apr 13, 2023

Foreign Sellers and Tax Consequences

Today, Blair answers the question of who is defined as a Foreign Seller for IRS purposes and discusses tax withholdings required by Buyers.

2 minutes | Apr 6, 2023

Happy Zoo Lover’s Day!

Today, Dawn shares her love and passion of the Dallas Zoo. Dawn is now serving as it’s Chairman of the Board.

7 minutes | Mar 30, 2023

Objections to title under Paragraph 6D

Today, Dawn explains what a Buyer can object to under the Paragraph 6D provisions.

3 minutes | Mar 23, 2023

When can the Buyer inspect the property under the contract?

Today, Blair discusses Buyer’s ability to inspect the property and why inspections benefit the Seller.

5 minutes | Mar 16, 2023

Updated resale certificate

Today, Dawn reminds you of some legislation that your Texas Realtors was instrumental in passing and why it is so helpful to Sellers and Buyers.

1 minutes | Mar 8, 2023

International Women’s Day

Today, Dawn and Blair recognize and thank women past and present.

4 minutes | Mar 2, 2023

Refresher on earnest money, option fee and the importance of delivering funds

Today, Blair discussed the difference between earnest money and option fee, the time periods to deliver funds and the consequences for not delivering funds in both a primary and back up contract.

6 minutes | Feb 23, 2023

Tax prorations and the impact of rising taxes.

Today, Dawn answers some questions she received about how prorations and required adjustments are handled under paragraph 13 of the Contract.

5 minutes | Feb 16, 2023

Interest Rate Contingency in the Third-Party Financing Addendum

Today, Blair discusses the importance of the interest rate that the buyer submits on the third-party financing addendum.

5 minutes | Feb 9, 2023

Date for the T-47 Affidavit

Today Dawn answers the question, “What date do you insert in the T-47, survey date or acquisition date?”

4 minutes | Jan 26, 2023

What is Title Lock?

Today, Blair discusses the rise in property fraud and clarifies what Title Lock is.

4 minutes | Jan 19, 2023

Property Tax Prorations at Closing and After

Today, Blair explains a title company’s, buyer’s and seller’s role in prorating property taxes.

5 minutes | Jan 12, 2023

Final podcast on the changes to the contract and addenda

Today, Dawn closes out her series with the remaining promulgated contract changes.

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