What You Need To Know About The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Real Estate Rule
New FinCEN reporting requirements for residential real estate transactions take effect on March 1, 2026. Questions to help determine if FinCEN reporting may be required: Is the property residential?Under the FinCEN RRE, residential property includes but is not limited to 1-4 family homes, condos, townhomes, co-ops, or apartment buildings (with 1-4 units), as well as […]
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 […]
Texas Housing Insight July 2025 Summary
Home sales activity continued to build momentum in July, extending June’s strong rebound with a 3.3 percent year-over-year (YoY) increase. For the first time in 2025, year-to-date (YTD) sales surpassed those of 2024. Forward-looking indicators, including pending sales data, point to sustained momentum into August. Supply pressures persist. However, the imbalance between inventory and constrained […]
Texas Housing Insight June 2025 Summary
All measurements are calculated using seasonally adjusted data, and percentage changes are calculated month-over-month, unless stated otherwise. It’s becoming more apparent that the housing market is facing a concerning supply and demand (more precisely, effective demand) imbalance, as rapidly growing inventory continues to outpace constrained buyer affordability—in Texas especially. The last time the state experienced […]
Republic Title Named Best Title Company in Multiple Communities
Republic Title is honored to be recognized with several 2025 community awards for excellence in title and escrow services across North Texas. This year, we are proud to have been named: Best Title Company – Living Magazine Best of – Readers’ Choice Awards in Coppell & North Irving, Frisco & Plano, Keller, McKinney & Allen, […]
