Ask Me: Property and mortgage fraud, and music trivia

Q. I’m frightened by a TV commercial about losing my house because of title fraud. The commercial said I could lose my home if someone submits fraudulent papers to the county clerk. Is this true? Does it really happen? What should I do? A.

ASK ME: Art Center's call for art draws questions

Both questions this month involve the Georgetown Art Center. Art Center Coordinator Gary Anderson provided the answers. The art center is located at 816 South Main Street, one block off the square. The building dates back to 1892 and originally was the first municipal building in Georgetown.

Differences between bid invitations and proposals

Q. What is the difference between an Invitation to Bid and a Request for Proposals. I see these terms in the newspaper and they sound the same to me. A.