- Title Examination
Identification
of parties vested in title whose actions are
required to convey or encumber real property;
identification of interests of corollary parties
vested with property interests acquired through
marriage, divorce, probate, descent and
distribution, and constitutional homestead
rights; determination of capacity of entities or
individuals to act; identification and
determination of validity of encumbrances
against title; identification of liens or
judgments against parties in title which affect
title to real property.
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- Closing the
transaction
Preparation
of settlement statement including the proration
of taxes and other assessments and the
allocation of costs in accordance with contract
terms and/or lender directives; securing
satisfaction of liens against title or parties
in title; verification of identity of parties to
the transaction; securing execution and
recordation of documents required by contract
and/or lender to satisfy conditions of closing.
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- Escrow Services
Collection
and verification of funds from appropriate
parties in accordance with Texas Department of
Insurance mandates; verification that
consideration has passed; disbursement and
transmittal of funds as directed by settlement
statement.
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- Issuance of title
insurance
Indemnify
property owner from loss, claims, or damages
arising from matters not excluded from policy
coverage; insure lien validity and priority to
mortgagee.
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- Assistance
with securing contracts of sale prepared by affiliated
attorneys for use in For Sale By Owner
transactions
- Courtesy
closings for lenders located outside Lubbock County
- Title
evidence and title insurance services for attorneys
and/or title insurance agents outside Lubbock County
- Assistance
with securing property tax information
- Assistance
with securing curative instruments and legal documents
from affiliated attorneys
- Title
certificates (limited title searches)
- Abstracts
Title
insurance rates in the state of Texas are promulgated by the
Texas Department of Insurance, and other costs vary
depending upon the transaction.
Please call our office for additional information.
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