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Title & Closing
Guidance on title issues, closing procedures, and the legal side of real estate transactions in the Texas Hill Country.
Published September 29, 2026
The Texas Seller's Disclosure Notice: What Hill Country Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Texas law requires most home sellers to put the condition of the property in writing before the contract is signed. Here is what the Seller's Disclosure Notice covers, which sales are exempt, what happens when it arrives late, and how Hill Country buyers should use it.
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Published July 27, 2026
Buying or Selling a Texas Home With Solar Panels: Loans, Leases, UCC Filings and Closing
Solar loans, leases and power purchase agreements can complicate a Texas home sale even when no lien exists against the real estate. Here is how ownership, UCC filings, mechanic’s liens, title requirements and mortgage rules can affect the transaction before closing.
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Published September 1, 2026
Closing Costs in Texas: What Buyers and Sellers Actually Pay at the Hill Country Table
Texas closing costs are not a mystery once the line items are laid out. Buyers typically pay 2% to 5% of the price in lender, title, and prepaid costs; sellers pay commission plus the owner's title policy and prorated taxes. This guide breaks down who pays what at the Boerne and Hill Country closing table.
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Published September 8, 2026
Land Survey Fraud in Texas: How to Spot a Fake Survey and Protect Your Boundaries
Fraudulently sealed surveying work is a documented problem in Texas, and TBPELS has warned of a significant rise in reports involving work sold through online marketplaces. The Board's warning does not quantify how many Texas properties or consumers have been affected. This guide explains how to verify a Texas surveyor and surveying firm, what legitimate boundary work should include, which warning signs deserve additional scrutiny, and how property-record alerts can notify owners when suspicious documents are recorded in connection with related deed- or owner-impersonation schemes.
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