Purchasing or selling real estate is a major financial transaction for everyone involved. If the piece of real estate is a type you have never purchased or sold before, such as a ranch, it is best to know what to expect to decrease the chance of complications....
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The role of escrow in a real estate sale
Buying or selling real estate is a complex process that comes with many steps and requirements. If this is your first time completing a real estate transaction, you may hear several unfamiliar terms, such as escrow. Since most real estate transactions in Texas involve...
Title disputes and real estate: Five things to know
Purchasing a home is a monumental step, but title disputes can turn this dream into a legal nightmare. It is helpful for homebuyers to understand the basics of title disputes to help reduce the risk of any surprises at closing. Five common questions are answered below...
Easements: The basics
All of us would like to think we can do whatever we want with our own property, but that isn't necessarily the case. One relatively common type of situation that challenges property rights involves an easement. For instance, a landowner may wish to build a new fence...
Should you own property in Hill Country as tenants in common?
Many people in Texas Hill Country are looking to get into real estate ownership with a business partner, or perhaps they share an inherited piece of property they share with a relative. If so, they may co-own their property as tenants in common, meaning they each have...
Common closing problems (and how to avoid them)
Buying a house is an exciting and fulfilling experience, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. As a home buyer, it's essential to understand the potential issues that can arise during the closing process. Here's what you should know about what can go wrong during...