Keeping Your Home Purchase Private
In Texas, county deed records and property appraisal rolls are completely open to the public. Just by typing a homeowner’s name or the property address into a county appraisal district search bar anyone can find the owner's name, mailing address, and assessed home value. Closing a mortgage directly in the name of a trust keeps your personal name off the public deed, giving you full control of your property without allowing your name to be searchable. Whenever you purchase a home with standard...
