The New Earnest Money Delivery Date Sample Timeline
FROM THE CONTRACT: If the last day to deliver the earnest money, option fee, or additional earnest money falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Legal Holiday, the time to deliver the earnest money, option fee, or additional earnest money, as applicable, is extended until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, […]
TREC Contract Changes 2026 – Key Updates for Texas Real Estate Agents
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has adopted several updates to its standard contract forms under 22 TAC Chapter 537 following recommendations from the Broker-Lawyer Committee. Forms adopted for voluntary use, including the Seller’s Disclosure Notice, the Lead-Based Paint Addendum, and the new Seller’s Notice to Buyer of Removal of Contingency, may be used once […]
Texas Housing Insight April 2026 Summary
Disclaimer: The February 2026 figures are based on more complete data and have been revised from their initial release. The economic impact from geopolitical instability is reshaping the trajectory of the spring housing market. Before the recent geopolitical conflicts and escalations, expectations were building for a more active and balanced housing market this spring. Even though affordability remained a persistent headwind […]
Texas Housing Insight February 2026 Summary
Disclaimer: The December 2025 figures are based on more complete data and have been revised from their initial release. The Texas housing market ended 2025 on firmer footing than it began, posting moderately higher annual sales than the previous year. This marked the second consecutive year of sales recovery. The modest upward momentum reflects improving affordability as mortgage rates eased and market […]
Texas Housing Insight November 2025 Summary
This report reflects November 2025 MLS data. Numbers have been revised from their initial publication based on more complete data. Texas home sales fell sharply in November 2025, extending the subdued momentum observed in October. The weaker-than-expected November sales partly reflect a difficult comparison with the unusually strong rebound in late 2024, when sharply lower […]
Changes To TXR and TREC Forms You Need To Know About
Changes to TXR & TREC Forms as of January 7, 2026 – Important Things You Need to Know & Highlights of the Changes THE FOLLOWING FORMS HAVE BEEN UPDATED/CHANGED: Information About Brokerage Services (TXR 2501, TREC IABS 1-2) Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease (TXR 1910, TREC 15-7) Buyer’s Temporary Residential Lease (TXR 1911, TREC 16-7) For […]
Texas Housing Insight August 2025 Summary
August typically marks the tail end of the peak spring/summer homebuying season, with activity slowing following the surge from April through July. In that regard, this August is no different, posting fewer sales than the prior month. However, year over year (YoY), August sales made another solid monthly gain to widen the lead over last […]
What In The Mold?
What in the Mold: What Texas Real Estate Agents, Buyers, and Sellers Need to Know About Mold Disclosure and Certificates of Mold Remediation Mold isn’t just an unsightly nuisance; it can be a legal landmine in Texas real estate transactions. With Texas’s humid climate, mold issues are common, and the state has strict rules to […]
Republic Title Named #1 In The Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places To Work In 2025
Republic Title was named the #1 Best Place to Work in North Texas in the Large Company category by the Dallas Business Journal on October 23rd as part of their Best Places to Work program. Thank you to all of our amazing employees and their commitment to our values —One Team, Service First, Act with Integrity, and […]
Important After Closing Reminders for Buyers
Congratulations! You’ve just closed on the purchase of your new home! Here is a helpful list of important to-dos and reminders for after closing: A copy of the recorded Warranty Deedthat transferred title of the property will be sent to you via email with your Owner’s Title Policy approximately one month after closing. Your Owner’s […]
