Following the March 19, 2026 decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Flowers Title Companies, LLC v. Bessent, the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule (RRE) has been vacated. The Court determined…
A major shift is coming to the real estate industry, and it’s one every professional involved in closings should understand. Beginning March 1, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will implement a new Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) rule that expands…
In the rugged heart of Texas during the late 1880s, a man named Samuel Maverick stood apart from his peers—not for his cowboy skills, but for how little he cared for them. A wealthy lawyer, land baron, and real estate…
In this six-part series from Maverick, we will describe the process that a title company uses to ensure a buyer’s property’s title is clear for the issuance of a title insurance policy. Step 6: Delivery of Title Finally! The closing…
In this six-part series from Maverick, we will describe the process that a title company uses to ensure a buyer’s property’s title is clear for the issuance of a title insurance policy. Part 5: The Closing Table Happy Closing Day,…
In this six-part series from Maverick, we will describe the process that a title company uses to ensure a buyer’s property’s title is clear for the issuance of a title insurance policy. Part 4: Clearing Title The Title Officer at…
In this six-part series from Maverick, we will describe the process that a title company uses to ensure a buyer’s property’s title is clear for the issuance of a title insurance policy. Part 3: The Title Report It’s 4:30 on…
In this six-part series from Maverick, we will describe the process that a title company uses to ensure a buyer’s property’s title is clear for the issuance of a title insurance policy. Part 2: The Title Examination A couple weeks…
In this six-part series from Maverick Title Services, LLC, we will describe the process that a title company uses to ensure a buyer’s property’s title is clear for the issuance of a title insurance policy. Part 1: Requesting Title Insurance…
Have you ever been caught in a rainstorm? Imagine it’s a beautiful fall day, the air is crisp, and you are out for a walk in your new suede coat. Out of nowhere, the sky opens. Rain falls in buckets. You…