Rules on Texas Mechanic’s and Materialman’s Liens
By
Hugh C. Talton II on July 7, 2016
First and foremost, we do not insure over inchoate liens in Texas. We can only insure what contained in the real property records of the county. Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code deals with Mechanic’s, Contractor’s or Materialman’s Liens.
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Topics: Texas
Title Insurance the Texas Way
By
Hugh C. Talton II on June 23, 2016
It seems that, as we all get busier, we are receiving more and more questions on what you can and cannot do in Texas. Fortunately, most underwriters are aware that Texas is one of the three most regulated, if not the most regulated, states in the country ...
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Topics: Title Insurance Texas Title Insurance
Foreign Investments in U.S. Real Estate – Congress Extends the EB-5 Program*
By
Jack Murray on June 8, 2016
The EB-5 program was established in 1990 by the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 u.s.c. § 1153(b)(5) (“INA”). Section 203(b)(5) of the INA allocates 10,000 EB-5 immigrant visas per year to qualified individuals seeking “Lawful Permanent Resident” ...
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Topics: Foreign Investment EB-5 Program
(Webinar Replay)CMBS: Buyer Beware or Full Steam Ahead
By
Ann Hambly on May 30, 2016
If you have a CMBS loan maturing before 2018, you’ll want to hear about your options!
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A Tale of Two Cities: Investing in U.S. Commercial Real Estate
By
First American NCS on May 25, 2016
Increased demand for U.S. commercial real estate assets and a maturity in the property cycle have been major contributors to the volume of CRE in the U.S. But certain game changers add a dimension and complexity to the variables affecting CRE, shaping ...
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Topics: White Papers
The Evolving Use of License Agreements in Real Estate-Related Transactions
By
Spencer Compton on May 12, 2016
In today’s fast paced economy, in addition to their traditional applications, license agreements create the parties’ sometimes subtle temporary relationships, rights and obligations in shared work space environments, pop up stores and even artisanal food ...
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Topics: License Agreements