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Texas SB 140:What Agents Need to Know Before September 1, 2025
By Roland Love, Independence Title Vice President and Attorney & Becky Gervers, Technology Trainer On September 1, 2025, a new law takes effect in Texas that every licensed real estate […]
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Want More Referrals from AI? Here’s How to Get Found on ChatGPT, Gemini & Beyond
By Becky Gervers, Technology Trainer | Independence Title Why Real Estate Agents Need AI Referrals in 2025 Let’s face it—if you’re a real estate agent in 2025 and you’re only […]
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Where are We Headed, and What is “Normal”?
by Mark Sprague, Independence Title’s Director of Information Capital The most common question I get is “When are we going to return to normal?” My response to you is: “What is […]
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The Return of FinCEN: “Real Estate Report” Required After December 1, 2025
By Roland Love, Independence Title Vice President and Attorney So who is FinCEN? (Hint: it’s not a fish committing a moral lapse). What is even happening? Why would “they” do […]
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Preserve & Protect Your Homestead Exemption: What Homeowners Need to Know
Ensure your Texas homestead exemption is up-to-date to reduce property taxes. Learn how to qualify and keep tabs on your status for maximum savings now.
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Changes in Economic Policy
Discover how rising tariffs impact housing costs, labor, and building materials. Explore strategies for homebuilders and real estate investors.
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CTA’s Wild December Ride
By Roland Love, Independence Title Vice President and Attorney Hold on tight … for now, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is again on hold. The U.S. Court of Appeals […]
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What’s “Up” With Mortgage Rates?
By Mark Sprague, Independence Title’s Director of Information Capital, with Kara McGregor, Senior Vice President The question continues to be, “Why are mortgage rates going up after the Fed rate […]
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What is FinCEN and Why Does the Title Company Care About It?
By Karen Burnett, Senior Vice President, Escrow Manager FinCEN is part of the US Department of the Treasury that was created to help identify how some cash funds were being […]
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How Does Your Title Company Protect You and Your Clients from Cyber Threats and Fraud? Independence Title Uses CertifID
By Kara McGregor, Independence Title’s Sr. VP of Branding and Public Relations Real Estate transactions are a rich target for fraudsters and cyber criminals, with valuable assets and staggering amounts […]