Dawn Moore

Allegiance Title's Tip of the Week

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Every other week, Blair Raggio releases a video and podcast discussing issues current to the real estate market. If you have a topic you'd like covered, email us at tipoftheweek@allegiancetitle.com. We'd love to hear from you! For more information on Allegiance Title Company, visit our website at www.allegiancetitle.com. We are Your Trusted Resource for Results!

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Dawn Moore

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www.allegiancetitle.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

How can the Buyer’s agent collect full commission with MLS offers less? 15.09.2022

Today, Dawn gives you two options – get written amendment between co-brokers to MLS offering or enforce your Buyer’s Representation Agreement.

Conveying Property. 08.09.2022

Today, Blair explains when a deed is effective to convey property.

When and how can objections be made to title and survey? 01.09.2022

Today, Dawn discusses to what and how a buyer can make objections to title and survey.

“Name changes” on contracts 25.08.2022

Today, Dawn addresses how to make a “name change” on a contract.

Assignments of contract and how they work. 18.08.2022

Dawn answers questions you may have as to how assignments of contract work.

Reminder on HOA Transfer fees for single family residences. 04.08.2022

Today, Dawn addresses the negotiation and payment of the HOA charges associated with a transfer of the Property. 

Title Policies and Title Opinions 28.07.2022

Today, Blair explains the difference between title policies and title opinions.

Who must sign as Sellers of the contract? 21.07.2022

Today, Blair discusses when spouses must sign on the deed together.

Cost of updated Resale Certificated capped. 14.07.2022

Today, Dawn reminds you that the fee for obtaining and updated Resale Certificate from a Property Owners’ Association is capped at $75.00 by law. 

How should brokers handle revisions to commission splits offered through MLS? 07.07.2022

Today, Dawn answers questions she often gets about commission splits between cooperating brokers.

When Seller wants to leaseback the property for longer than 90 days. 23.06.2022

Today, Dawn discusses the use of the a different lease agreement form when Seller wants a longer leaseback term. 

Release of Earnest Money 16.06.2022

Today, Blair clarifies when the title company will release earnest money.

The importance of estate planning. 09.06.2022

Today, Dawn emphasizes why an estate plan should be created to assure your property goes where you want it after death. 

Contract deadlines under a backup contract and ramifications for early performance. 26.05.2022

Today, Dawn cautions the consequences of early performance and what Buyer’s in particular need to do to protect their rights under the contract.

More clarification on who pays transfer fees. 19.05.2022

Today, Dawn further clarifies how fees associated with a transfer of property in an HOA are to be allocated between Buyer and Seller.

Appraisal waiver vs. denial of loan due to insufficient funds. 12.05.2022

Today, Dawn explains how a buyer can avoid defaulting under a contract requiring the full waiver based on insufficient funds.

Prorating taxes in a rising market 28.04.2022

Today, Dawn addresses concerns about rising property taxes and prorations for the current year between a seller and buyer at closing.

Why do title companies refuse to insure title under a quitclaim deed? 14.04.2022

Today, Dawn explains the effect of a quitclaim deed and why it is not acceptable to convey properly using a quitclaim deed. 

The importance of using the Addendum Regarding Fixture Leases. 07.04.2022

Today, Dawn clarifies the most important purpose for using the Addendum Regarding Fixture Leases.

Why should you get the Subdivision Information from the HOA during the listing period? 24.03.2022

Today, Dawn cites the HOA law about subdivision information and encourages everyone to order it prior to the contract.

Who is responsible for any casualty loss to a Property during a Seller Temporary Residential Leaseback? 17.03.2022

Today, Dawn reminds Buyers and Sellers to consult their insurance agents to ensure adequate coverage during a leaseback.

Why are inspections important for both buyers and sellers? 10.03.2022

Today, Dawn stresses the importance of having inspections done when acquiring property.

Today, Dawn explains why selling a home to a family member may be disallowed. 24.02.2022

Today, Dawn explains why selling a home to a family member may be disallowed.  

When resolving contract contingencies, what needs to be included in the amendment? 17.02.2022

Today, Dawn reminds us that contract amendments that resolve contingencies also need to include a waiver of that contingency. 

When do notices require Seller acknowledgment? 20.01.2022

Today, Dawn clarifies whether a notice in itself is sufficient to evoke the consequences or acknowledgment and agreement by Seller is required.

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