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

What are the issues with the new procedure for payment of the option fee? 29.04.2021

Today, Dawn exposes some recurring issues with payment and deposit of the option fee and what to do when it is paid to the wrong party.

What does the new contract require for receipt of option fee and earnest money? 22.04.2021

Today, Dawn discusses the contractual obligation to credit the earnest money and option fee in a particular order and it controls over an incorrectly signed receipt by escrow agent.

What is a buyer really waiving under the appraisal addendum? 16.04.2021

Today, Dawn explains a common misunderstanding as to what is waived under the appraisal addendum and, alternatively, how to protect a buyer!

What is the purpose of the appraisal addendum? 25.03.2021

Today, Dawn discusses the purpose of the appraisal addendum and how it works. 

Hot topic: how to handle multiple offers? 19.03.2021

Today, Dawn discusses issues surrounding multiple offers coming from this high-demand, low-inventory market.

Selling a property as-is in a multiple offer market 11.03.2021

Today, Dawn discusses obligations of the Seller and rights of Buyers on an as-is property sale during a strong seller’s market.

All cash contracts which close with third party financing. 18.02.2021

Today Dawn emphasizes that financing is a contingency in favor of the Buyer.  It is not an obligation of the Buyer. 

Change to the Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in a POA 11.02.2021

Today, Dawn discusses the change in the Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in a Property Owners Association which will be available with the new contract. 

New Addendum Regarding Residential Leases 04.02.2021

Today, Dawn discusses the Addendum Regarding Residential Leases which will be available and required with the new contract when the Property is subject to a Residential Lease.

New Addendum Regarding Fixture Leases 28.01.2021

Today, Dawn discusses the Addendum Regarding Fixture Leases which will be available and required with the new contract.

Conveyance of Smart Devices in a Purchase Transaction 21.01.2021

Today Dawn discusses paragraph 10C in the new contract, which addresses the transfer of smart devices in the home.  

Approved changes to the contract part 5 23.12.2020

Today Dawn completes her series discussing approved changes to the TREC contract with today’s focus on the changes in paragraphs 18 through the last page of the contract.

Approved changes to the contract part 4 10.12.2020

Today Dawn continues her series discussing approved changes to the TREC  contract with today’s focus on the changes to paragraph 10 and addition of Subparagraph C. 

Approved changes to the contract part 3 03.12.2020

Today Dawn continues her series discussing approved changes to the TREC contract with today’s focus on the changes to paragraph 5. 

Approved changes to the contract part 2 19.11.2020

Today Dawn continues her series discussing approved changes to the TREC contract with today’s focus on the changes to paragraph 4. 

Approved changes to the contract 12.11.2020

Today dawn starts her series discussing approved changes to the TREC contract 

Halloween Horror Stories from the Closing Table! 29.10.2020

This week in the spirit of Halloween, Dawn shares some of her scary title nightmares… but hope you will get a laugh. 

A Refresher on Back-Up Contracts 22.10.2020

Today, Dawn discusses the Addendum for “Back-Up” Contract and how it works. 

When is a notice of termination required? 15.10.2020

Today, Dawn discusses when a notice of termination is required to preserve the right to terminate under a contract contingency. 

Reminder of the three day rule on Property Approval 09.10.2020

Today, Dawn addresses the impact of the term “time is of the essence” as it relates to Buyers right to terminate.  

The New Normal in Dallas - 2020 and Beyond 01.10.2020

Last week, Dawn Moore and Dale Petroskey, President & CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, discussed the "New Normal" in Dallas from real estate and business perspectives in a Facebook Live stream. Blair Moore Raggio moderated the conversation.

Should title companies accept option fee checks? 23.09.2020

Today, Dawn discusses the need to strictly adhere to the contract with regard to delivery of option check. 

Who requires the T-47 affidavit to be notarized prior to delivery? 17.09.2020

Today, Dawn addresses the contractual requirement for the T-47 to be notarized prior to delivery to the Buyer. 

What is Title Insurance? 10.09.2020

This week, Dawn provides a 3-minute refresher course on title insurance. 

A Refresher on How to Handle an Option Period 27.08.2020

Today, Dawn re-addresses the impact of having no option period either through non-payment or late payment.

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