The ATG Blog
Fun with Real Estate Jargon - Grantor vs. Grantee
Buying a home or piece of property is a really big deal. Once you’ve found the perfect place, you start envisioning yourself in it. You think about where to place furniture and hang pictures. You may envision hosting guests, celebrating important milestones, and making memories in this special...
moreAttorney’s Title Group Announces Expansion, New Director in Northwest Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, AR (August 7, 2023) – Attorney’s Title Group, PLLC, (“ATG”) has announced that it is expanding into Northwest Arkansas and has hired Rick Long as the new Director of its Northwest Arkansas operations.
Long brings a wealth of experience to Attorney’s Title...
moreAI and Real Estate Professionals
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moreAttorney’s Title Group Joins Little Rock Regional Chamber Talent Recruitment Campaign
LITTLE ROCK, AR (May 1, 2023) – Attorney’s Title Group is excited to announce our participation in the Little Rock Regional Chamber’s national talent recruitment campaign, Little Rock Love Connection. Inviting both former Arkansans and potential newcomers to love Little Rock, Attorney’s Title...
moreBuying Property: What is Tenancy in Common?
Ownership of real property comes in a variety of forms, with the four most common types being:
- Sole ownership by a natural person or a limited liability company or corporation
- Tenancy by the entirety, which applies to ownership by a married couple. Upon the death of the spouse...
What is a “Fixture” in Real Estate?
So you’ve fallen in love with a house—and its sparkling dining room chandelier. Is that chandelier yours when you close on the deal? It depends. On the other hand, if you are the seller and want to hold onto the sparkling chandelier, there are some important things to consider....
moreWhat to Know Before You Invest in Out-of-State Real Estate
Investing in out-of-state property appeals to people for a variety of reasons. If you live in a market with stratospheric housing prices, it’s likely crossed your mind to invest in a lower-cost area. Or maybe you want a place for your college-age child and roommates who can subsidize a mortgage...
moreWhat is Title Insurance and Why Do I Need It?
In the transfer of real property, title insurance is a way to protect buyers and lenders from losses or damages as a result of liens, encumbrances, or defects in the chain of title or ownership. There are two types of title insurance: owner’s...
moreFunds Disbursement FAQs
You’re excited about the purchase of a new home. Congratulations! To make it happen, you’ll need the help of an experienced closing agent at a reputable title company in the critical step of funding the loan and tying up loose ends. The title company will oversee the closing process and make...
moreAttorney’s Title Group, PLLC Announces New Location in Conway
Attorney’s Title Group, PLLC (“ATG”), a real estate title and closing company based in Little Rock, has announced the opening of their new office in Conway later this month. The new location, at 685 Shelby Trail, Suite 102, will be the company’s second office in Arkansas, and will be managed by...
moreTips for Selling A Home Faster
If you’ve decided to sell your house and move to a new place, you probably don’t want to sit around for months on end waiting for your house to sell. Preparing your home so it feels welcoming and fresh to prospective buyers is one of the best ways to sell it faster, no matter the market....
moreAttorney’s Title Group Names Robbie Wilson as Co-Managing Partner
Little Rock, AR (August 24, 2022) – Attorney’s Title Group, an affiliate of The Wilson Law Group, is pleased to announce that Robert M. Wilson, III has been named Co-Managing Partner of...
moreWant to Increase Your Home’s Value? Upgrade Its Energy Options!
Did you know that eco-friendly energy upgrades can make your home more sellable? According to a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)...
moreWire Fraud – What it is and How to Avoid it
Email spoofing and wire fraud has been in the news again lately, so we're re-visiting one of our older blog posts to share some information on the subject.
In this article we’ll discuss some best practices to avoid being scammed when dealing with real estate...
moreConsiderations When Buying New Construction
Ah, the smell of fresh-cut lumber. The notion that you, and only you, will be the first person to live in a house. For many, buying new construction is much more appealing than inheriting someone else’s taste in bathroom tile and paint colors, never mind aging plumbing or an old roof....
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