Stace Patterson
Director of Title Operations
Your Trusted Partner From Contract to Closing
Keystone Title & Escrow.Keystone Title & Escrow is your title and real estate settlement partner across Texas — from first-time home purchases to 1031 exchanges.
Modern Technology
Secure, user-friendly transaction and communication tools.
Experienced Escrow Agents
Professional guidance, attentive service, and clear communication.
IRS-Compliant Exchanges
Dedicated 1031 coordination that keeps every deadline in order.
Secure Wire & Cyber Protection
Verified procedures designed to help protect your funds from fraud.
More than a signature at the finish line
We make complex closings feel remarkably clear.
From contract review through recording, Keystone brings together responsive service, thoughtful coordination, and modern tools to help every party move forward with confidence.
Built for the whole transaction
What we do.
Title and escrow services, investor support, closing coordination, secure communications, and dependable guidance from opening to funding.
Start a Title OrderInvestor Services
1031 Exchange, Done Right
A 1031 exchange lets real estate investors defer capital gains tax by reinvesting sale proceeds into a new property. Keystone keeps every step coordinated, on schedule, and easy to understand.
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Sell Your Property
List and close on your relinquished property with our team coordinating the timeline.
02
Identify Replacement Property
You generally have 45 days from closing to identify qualifying replacement property.
03
Reinvest the Proceeds
Funds are held by a qualified intermediary and applied to your new purchase.
04
Close & Defer
Complete the replacement purchase within the applicable timeline and preserve investment momentum.
Why Keystone Title & Escrow
Title & Escrow, Handled Right.
We combine industry knowledge, modern technology, and a people-first approach to deliver a seamless closing experience.
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Clear Communication
You will always know what is happening and what comes next.
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Attention to Detail
We catch the details that keep transactions on track.
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Industry Expertise
Decades of combined experience across property types.
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Client-Focused Service
Your goals remain our priority from start to finish.
Meet the Team
Experienced professionals. Personalized service.
Jenefer Apaya
Title Operations Admin
Candice Denson
TX Closing Disbursement Manager
Matthew Froning
Chief Information Security Officer
The Keystone Standard
A smoother path to closing.
Start
We open your file, confirm details, and outline the plan.
Search
We perform title research and review for issues.
Prepare
We prepare documents and coordinate all parties.
Close
We facilitate a smooth and successful signing.
Record
We record documents and finalize the process.
Secure, Connected Closings
Technology and protection built into the process.
Keystone combines secure communication, modern closing tools, and fraud-prevention practices to help protect clients and keep transactions moving.
01 / Cyber Security
Protect Yourself From Cyber Fraud
Real estate transactions are frequent targets for email compromise and fraudulent wiring instructions. Always verify unexpected wire emails and independently confirm instructions before sending funds.
- Verify wiring instructions by phone
- Use a trusted, independently verified number
- Report suspicious changes immediately
02 / Wire Fraud Protection
Wire Fraud Protection with CertifID
We use advanced identity verification and secure wire-instruction practices to help safeguard funds and transaction details throughout the closing process.
03 / Connected Closing
A More Connected Closing Experience
Secure tools provide convenient access to transaction updates, protected communication, and document sharing from desktop or mobile.
- Receive real-time closing updates
- Share messages and documents securely
- Stay connected from any device
Resources
Helpful information for a confident closing.
Order Title
Send your title order directly to our team and we will help get the process started.
Order Title1031 Exchange Guidance
Connect with our team to discuss timelines, replacement properties, and next steps.
Explore 1031Wire Fraud Awareness
Confirm all wiring instructions through a trusted source before sending funds.
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Ready for a clearer path to closing?
Reach our team for title orders, settlement support, 1031 exchange coordination, or questions about your transaction.