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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 […]

    August 30, 2025
    Texas SB 140:What Agents Need to Know Before September 1, 2025
  • 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 […]

    August 29, 2025
    Want More Referrals from AI? Here’s How to Get Found on ChatGPT, Gemini & Beyond
  • 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 […]

    August 14, 2025
    Where are We Headed, and What is “Normal”?
  • 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 […]

    July 30, 2025
    The Return of FinCEN: “Real Estate Report” Required After December 1, 2025
  • 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.

    April 3, 2025
    Preserve & Protect Your Homestead Exemption: What Homeowners Need to Know
  • Changes in Economic Policy

    Discover how rising tariffs impact housing costs, labor, and building materials. Explore strategies for homebuilders and real estate investors.

    March 4, 2025
    Changes in Economic Policy
  • 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 […]

    December 30, 2024
    CTA’s Wild December Ride
  • 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 […]

    November 18, 2024
    What’s “Up” With Mortgage Rates?
  • 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 […]

    August 20, 2024
    What is FinCEN and Why Does the Title Company Care About It?
  • 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 […]

    July 11, 2024
    How Does Your Title Company Protect You and Your Clients from Cyber Threats and Fraud? Independence Title Uses CertifID

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