Choose a Title Company Texas

How to Choose a Title Company in Texas When You Buy a Home

A closing in Fort Worth once came apart over a middle initial. The name on the old deed didn’t match the name on the seller’s license, and nobody caught it until funding day. Then the file sat idle for another nine days while a corrective deed got signed and recorded. The title company didn’t create … Continued
How Soon Can I Sell My House After Chapter 7 in Texas

How Soon After Chapter 7 Can I Sell My House for Cash?

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts counted 382,161 Chapter 7 cases in the twelve months ending June 30, 2026. Plenty of those filers own a house, and most of them want to know when they’re allowed to sell it. Your discharge date matters less than you’d think, because what counts is who has legal … Continued
Is It Possible for Medical Bills to Take Your House in Texas

Can Medical Bills Take Your House in Texas

A hospital bill shows up three weeks after surgery, then one from the anesthesiologist, then a letter from a collection agency. Texas homeowners buried in medical debt all ask the same thing first. Is my house on the line? Can medical bills take your house in Texas? Almost certainly not. Getting from “almost certainly” to … Continued
Selling a House With a Termite Problem in Fort Worth

Can You Sell a House with Termites and Still Make a Profit

A seller once told me she’d rather burn her house down than face the termite report on her kitchen table. She was half joking. Only half. Termites scare people. The word alone pulls up images of crumbling subfloors, huge repair bills, and buyers heading for the door. The truth sits somewhere in the middle. You … Continued
Best Time to Sell a House in Texas Texas

When Is The Best Time To Sell Your House In Texas

Somebody called me on a Tuesday afternoon, panicked, and the best time to sell a house in Texas was the last thing on his mind. A longtime landlord in Pflugerville had fallen three months behind on the mortgage, and the bank had already set an auction date. That Friday morning I walked through the house. … Continued
How to Properly File a Quitclaim Deed in [market]

How to File a Quitclaim Deed in Texas

Getting the deed wrong doesn’t just slow down your closing; it can cost you real time and money before you ever get to the closing table. It can unravel the entire transfer, leave you exposed to old liens, and send you back to square one months later. I’ve seen it happen with families who thought … Continued
Can One Owner Sell a Jointly Owned Property in Texas

Can a Jointly Owned Property Be Sold by One Owner in Texas

Jointly owned properties can become complicated when co-owners cannot agree on what to do next. Typically, a joint property owner in Texas cannot sell the property without the permission and signature of the other owners. Texas law provides buyouts, mediation, and partition actions for co-owners who need another option. These disputes can be financially difficult … Continued
sell my house foreclosure in Texas

Can You Sell a House in Foreclosure in Texas

If you are behind on your mortgage and have received a Notice of Default and Intent to Accelerate, you can sell your house before foreclosure in Texas. The process is quick, so you’ll have to move swiftly. Texas has seen 28,946 foreclosure starts in 2024, among the highest in the US. Texas also has one … Continued
Tips for Doing Sale by Owner in Texas

How to Sell Your House by Owner in Texas: FSBO Guide

Selling your home without a realtor in Texas is entirely doable, but it requires more than a yard sign and an online listing. This guide covers everything you need to know: pricing, legal requirements, marketing, paperwork, negotiations, and closing. Should You Sell Your House by Owner in Texas? Before diving in, be honest with yourself … Continued
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