A homeowner’s association (HOA) can be an effective way to protect your community’s property values and ensure that everyone does their part to keep their property in good condition. While an HOA may seem like nothing more than a simple board of community members,...
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Estate planning is a crucial step for Texas ranchers.
You put hard work into your ranch, and the financial and practical decisions you make are key to making your business a success. However, it is just as important that ranchers plan for a day when their ranch will operate without them. With careful estate planning, you...
What is a property title search?
Buying a home is a major financial decision. Home inspections ensure your investment is worthwhile by identifying problem areas in need of repair. However, there are steps homebuyers must take to assess a property before closing on the deal. Property title searches...
Helpful tips for buying your first home
Purchasing a home for the first time is exciting and a bit daunting. The process may seem foreign when you do not have experience. When you decide to purchase your first home, understanding the fundamental process may help you go into it with the right mindset. Learn...
Protecting yourself when negotiating a wind or solar lease on your land
Leasing your land to a wind or solar farm can offer many benefits. It can provide you with a way to generate income on land that is otherwise going unused. Contrary to traditional farming crops, a renewable energy farm provides a more reliable income stream – which is...
Why would you update your estate plan?
Once you legally document your wishes, you may believe you are prepared for the unexpected. To a certain extent, that is true. However, your assets and desires may change over time. Making necessary updates to your estate plan can make life easier for your loved ones,...
Can a wind turbine constitute a nuisance under Texas law?
In Texas, it’s not uncommon to see a horizon speckled with wind turbines. In fact, our state produces the highest amount of wind energy in the country. But while wind turbines generate significant benefits to Texas’s economy, residents may also find them disruptive or...
How the federal government is helping farmers amidst the pandemic
On May 19 of this year, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This program is set up to offer financial assistance to American food producers who have been adversely impacted by the...
USDA offers resources to help new farmers succeed
Whatever some Americans may imagine, the evidence is clear that farming is not a vanishing way of life. To many, this is a fine time to get into the farming business, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers critical resources in taking the first...
Pipeline easements: Don’t let gas companies walk all over you (or your land)
The oil and gas industry is a powerful player in our state's economy. Agriculture is another pillar. As the vast majority of Texas land is privately owned, the success of oil and gas companies often depends on securing mineral rights and easements from private...
