NolaAnn Waggoner

November 20, 2018

Underwriting Q&A: What are the requirements of issuing the Texas Residential Owner Policy (Form T-1R)?

Q: What are the requirements of issuing the Texas Residential Owner Policy (Form T-1R)? A:  Requirements to issue the The property must be residential (defined in […]
April 20, 2018

Underwriting Q & A | Are there any tricks when a title agent needs information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding a party to a real estate transaction?

Q: Are there any tricks when a title agent needs information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding a party to a real estate transaction? A: […]
June 15, 2016

Underwriting Q&A | What is an Apostille?

Q: What is an Apostille? A: An Apostille is a certificate issued by a designated authority in a country which is a member of the Hague […]
March 16, 2016

Q & A | Regarding FIRPTA, is a title agent required to complete the IRS forms and determine the amount to be withheld when a foreign person is selling property?

Q: Regarding FIRPTA, is a title agent required to complete the IRS forms and determine the amount to be withheld when a foreign person is selling […]
November 18, 2015

Q & A | May we pay the property taxes for 2015 and insure that 2016 taxes are “not yet due and payable”?

Q: May we pay the property taxes for 2015 and insure that 2016 taxes are “not yet due and payable”? A: Short Answer is “no”.   Please […]
September 16, 2015

Q & A | Does a spouse have to sign the warranty deed or the deed of trust if they don’t own the property?

Q:  Does a spouse have to sign the warranty deed or the deed of trust if they don’t own the property? A:  This is a very […]