Real Estate

Within moments, you may know that a home is the dream property where you want to raise your family. Other times, you may have to really weigh whether the property will fit your needs. Once you decide to make an offer on a property, you have to put down earnest money...

In a previous post, we discussed the statute-based defense strategies against home foreclosure. Today, we examine some of the process-oriented defense strategies available to homeowners in this situation. Not all consumer protection law-based strategies depend on...

In response to the economic crisis of the past year, Texas and the federal government have offered several programs designed to help keep people in their homes. Some of the most important of these have been moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures. The moratoriums...

Real estate development and investment have long been seen as some of the best ways to make your money work for you as it has traditionally offered solid returns and stability. However, real estate, like every other business sector, has been greatly impacted by the...

You might have decided to split up your land into several plots to sell to home builders. Or, you might be dividing your ranch equally among your kids to avoid them fighting over ownership of the whole thing. No matter the reason for doing it, dividing up a plot of...

Anyone who owns a large tract of land has probably heard of so-called “squatter’s rights.” The idea that somebody could take over your land and, eventually, gain title to that land might sound despicable. Unfortunately, it’s a real legal principle, and it happens all...

When crafting rules and regulations for a homeowners’ association or condominium association, you may wonder which regulations will protect the association. What rules and regulations should your association consider? Here are some tips to keep in mind: Outline your...

Real estate has always been seen as a reliable and stable investment figuring prominently in investment portfolios, regardless of whether the investors are wealthy or have a more modest net worth. But the global health crisis of 2020 has changed just about every...

It’s no secret that the global health crisis has led to high unemployment rates and overwhelming medical bills, putting immense financial strain on families across the country. For many, this has meant an inability to pay rent. This month, the Centers for Disease...

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,...