Deed Fraud in Lancaster, TX: Make Sure You Still Own Your Home on Paper Before You List in 2026

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 27/08/2026

Deed fraud targets equity-rich Dallas County homes. What Texas SB 16 and SB 1750 changed, the free Dallas County fraud alert, and the pre-listing deed check.

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Deed Fraud in Lancaster, TX: Make Sure You Still Own Your Home on Paper Before You List in 2026

Selling a DeSoto home in 2026 with an over-65 property tax deferral on it

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 26/08/2026

How the Texas over-65 property tax deferral works, why it is a lien accruing at 5%, and what it costs a DeSoto TX seller at closing in 2026.

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Selling a DeSoto home in 2026 with an over-65 property tax deferral on it

Your Fence May Be Sitting on the Neighbor's Lot: A 2026 Duncanville Seller's Guide to Survey Encroachments and Utility Easements

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 25/08/2026

A Duncanville survey can show your fence, shed or pool over the line or in a utility easement. Here's how to clear it in 2026 before it costs your sale.

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Your Fence May Be Sitting on the Neighbor's Lot: A 2026 Duncanville Seller's Guide to Survey Encroachments and Utility Easements

Your Cedar Hill HOA Had a June 1 Deadline With the State. Most Sellers Have No Idea It Existed

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 24/08/2026

Texas SB 2586 gave HOAs a June 1, 2026 deadline to file rules with TREC. What Cedar Hill sellers should check at hoa.texas.gov before listing.

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Your Cedar Hill HOA Had a June 1 Deadline With the State. Most Sellers Have No Idea It Existed