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1st October 2021
Do Not Miss These Home Tax Deductions
From mortgage interest to property tax deductions, here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns. Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these home ownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill:
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30th July 2021
How do Texas Property Taxes Compare to Other States
Texas property taxes are high — some of the highest in the country. Usually, the average effective real estate property tax rate falls between 1.62% and 1.83%, much higher than the national average of 1.08% for property taxes. Texas does things bigger, after all! In terms of a dollar amount, the average amount paid per year is nearly $3,500 for a home valued at $185,000. However, your exact bill is based on the tax rate set by your county and the value of your home or commercial property.
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23rd July 2021
What Does A Title Company Do?
Today’s title companies research property titles just like conveyancers did in the early days of American history, in what’s known as a title search. But since the late 1880s, they’ve also provided title insurance. That’s their guarantee that if a problem turns up that they didn’t find, you’re protected.
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16th July 2021
Should You Get A Title Endorsement?
A title confirms that you legally own your property. When you sell your home, the title shows the buyer that you have the legal right to sell it. When you purchase a home, the title transfers to your name, giving you the legal right to own and, eventually, sell the home. But sometimes, there can be an issue with the title that may not come up right away. To help protect the homeowner and lender’s investment, title insurance is there to help cover damages or losses from certain claims filed against the title.
A title endorsement takes protection a step further. Wondering if you should get a title endorsement? Read on to learn more about what it is, what it covers and when it may be best to get it. -
9th July 2021
Title Companies Offering Digital Closings Spikes 228% Since 2019
The number of title and settlement companies offering digital closings increased 228% compared to 2019, according to ALTA’s 2021 Digital Closing Survey. The survey of 300 title professionals showed that 46% offered digital closings in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the health crisis, a 2019 survey showed that 14% of companies offered digital closings two years ago.
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