Understanding Comparative Mortgage Rates
The Great Depression birthed the mortgage as we know it today. The American public found themselves in a place of tremendous need....
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monicasmith3
- Oct 2
- 2 min
Average Sales Price vs Median Sales Price
Two of the most referenced tools for attempting to measure real estate value in a geographic area are the average sale price, and the...
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monicasmith3
- Sep 8
- 3 min
Moehrl, Sitzer/Burnett v. National Association of Realtors, et al.
In March 2019 putative class actions were filed in Illinois and Missouri against The National Association of Realtors, et al, on behalf...
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monicasmith3
- Jul 14
- 3 min
The Texas budget surplus, and property taxes
United States Senator Phil Gramm, of Texas, once observed, “Balancing the budget is like going to heaven. Everybody wants to get there...
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monicasmith3
- May 30
- 1 min
Highlighting: Members Title
As we head into summer, Members Title is creating new ways to demonstrate value for our partners. Marketing yourself, these days, is...
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monicasmith3
- May 2
- 1 min
Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease (Leaseback)
As the housing market continues to evolve in 2023, Members Title has seen an increase in the use of a Seller’s Temporary Residential...
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monicasmith3
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Property Tax Exemptions: A Breakdown
For the final piece in our property tax breakdown series, we will discuss exemptions. As the owner of a subject property in Texas there...
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monicasmith3
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Property Tax Assessments vs Appraisals: A Breakdown
As a continuation of our property tax breakdown series, we will discuss assessments as compared to appraisals. A subject property’s tax...
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monicasmith3
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
Property Tax Proration: A Breakdown
A common question we are seeing recently involves property taxes, as it is the end of the year. First, it’s important to understand in...
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monicasmith3
- Nov 3, 2022
- 1 min
Highlighting: Members Title LLC
It’s been our pleasure to re-introduce ourselves to the PenFed Berkshire Hathaway community in 2022. Our new team continues to look...
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monicasmith3
- Oct 6, 2022
- 1 min
Real estate & divorce
For many couples, a home is the greatest asset divided during a divorce. It’s imperative when dealing with a divorce an agent is aware of...
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monicasmith3
- Aug 19, 2022
- 1 min
FTC v. Opendoor
Things are not always as they seem, it appears. At least, that’s what the Federal Trade Commission revealed. Opendoor Labs Inc., an...
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monicasmith3
- Aug 5, 2022
- 1 min
Members Title has a new look
Members Title would like to formally introduce their new team. Dawn Campos (Director), Monica Smith (Escrow Officer / In-House Attorney),...
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