HOA Resale Certificate: The Paperwork Delaying DeSoto Closings

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 31/07/2026

Texas HOAs have 10 business days to deliver a resale certificate. Here's what it costs, who pays, and how DeSoto sellers keep it from delaying closing.

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HOA Resale Certificate: The Paperwork Delaying DeSoto Closings

Selling a Home With Leased Solar Panels in Mansfield TX (2026): Asset or Deal-Killer?

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 14/07/2026

Leased solar panels can stall a Mansfield home sale in 2026. How the lease transfer, UCC-1 lien, and buyer financing really work, and how to sell anyway.

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Selling a Home With Leased Solar Panels in Mansfield TX (2026): Asset or Deal-Killer?

Do You Need a New Survey to Sell Your Midlothian Home in 2026?

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 09/07/2026

Most Midlothian sellers don't need a new survey — a T-47 affidavit covers it. Here's when you do, what it costs, and why to handle it before you list.

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Do You Need a New Survey to Sell Your Midlothian Home in 2026?

What Will You Net Selling Your Red Oak Home in 2026?

by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 06/07/2026

A 2026 Red Oak seller cost breakdown: commission, title, taxes, and concessions, plus how to estimate your real net proceeds before you list.

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What Will You Net Selling Your Red Oak Home in 2026?