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Property Restrictions in Texas: Spell It Out!
The Texas Supreme Court’s ruling in EIS Dev. II v. Buena Vista highlights one key takeaway: property restrictions must be written with absolute clarity. Vague covenants risk being unenforceable, making it vital for landowners to spell out every detail—and for buyers to review records carefully.
Disabled Veterans, The Challenge Of Living Independently
Discover how the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program supports disabled veterans facing challenges in employment and independent living.
ON THE TAKE: A Robust Scam Targeting the Elderly
A growing scam is targeting elderly individuals with fake mortgage checks and false offers of foreclosure relief or refinancing. These fraudulent tactics aim to extract personal information or money under the guise of assistance. Find out how to protect yourself and where to report suspicious activity.
Understanding Deed Theft and Protecting Your Property
A disturbing real estate scam has emerged: criminals transfer property deed documents into their names and resell the property as though they own it.
Why Title Insurance May Not Protect Against Deed Theft
Homeowners often mistakenly assume that title insurance will protect them from all potential issues with their property’s title, including deed theft.
How to Reclaim Your Property and Protect Yourself in the Future
In situations where title insurance does not cover the loss, homeowners may need to rely on other resources.
Waiver of Lender Title Insurance Requirement on Certain Refinances
The White House recently announced a plan to introduce a pilot program whereby lenders may opt out of title insurance for certain mortgage refinances.
Texas Courts’ Treatment of Defective Acknowledgments in Transfer Documents
The general theme of Texas Court decisions on acknowledgment defects is similar: defects in notary acknowledgments are not automatically fatal to the transfer document.
