Deeds in Texas - How do they differ and what do they mean? - There are four primary deed forms used in Texas, as follows: 1. General Warranty Deed - this conveys property with a full warranty of the seller’s chain of title for anything that might have happened at any time. 2. Special Warranty Deed- this conveys property with a warranty limited to the time during which the seller ow...
"EVERYTHING YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT SURVEYS" I have practiced as a Board Certified real estate lawyer for over 30 years, including 9 years as an Escrow Manager and Underwriting Counsel here at Chicago Title, I have reviewed lots of surveys, some good, some not. Surveyors are just like any other type of professional—some graduated at the top of their class and some were just able...
WHAT SHOULD A SELLER CONSIDER WHEN THE BUYER WANTS TO HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASSIGN THE CONTRACT? - DOUGLAS W. BECKER COMMERCIAL ESCROW MANAGER AND UNDERWRITING COUNSEL CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO. 270 N. LOOP 1604, E. SAN ANTONIO, TX. 78232 210-482-3560 DOUG.BECKER@CTT.COM March 21, 2011 - Issue : Quite often during the negotiation of a commercial real estate contract the buye...
"I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY ARE SELLING IT SO CHEAP," A CHECKLIST OF POTENTIAL PITFALLS FOR WOULD BE REAL ESTATE MOGULS - - TABLE OF CONTENTS - I. The Call II. The Memo 1. Zoning 2. Occupancy Permit 3. Platting a. Utilities b. TCEQ Approvals c. Plat Preparation d. Sewer e. Resistance from Neighbors f. Access g. Minimum Parking Requirements 4. Underground Storage Tanks 5. Environmental In...
April 25th, 2013 
By 
Posted in
Comments 528
