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The Coronavirus and the Real Estate Market

I am 63 years young! In all those many years I have never seen a reaction to anything like this on any situation in my life. Coronavirus it is here, and we must deal with it and the repercussions. I want to be positive about the situation we have found ourselves in, but I want […]

Property Taxes in Texas Explained

Property taxes-also called ad valorem taxes-are locally assessed taxes. The county appraisal district appraises property located in the county, while local taxing units set tax rates and collect property taxes based on those values. Many taxing units outsource collections to a single entity in the county. Property taxes provide more tax dollars for local services […]

Paying your Property Taxes in Texas

Taxing units usually mail their tax bills in October. Tax bills are due upon receipt and the delinquency date usually is Feb. 1. If Feb. 1 is drawing near and you have not received a tax bill, contact your local tax offices. Failure to receive a tax bill does not affect the validity of the […]

Balance, Increase and Give – Goals for 2020

Balance, Increase and Give – Goals for 2020 We are all excited for 2020 and doing goals and plans for the new year and new decade. I haven’t seen this much excitement about a new year as I have for this year! Are you making goals and resolutions for the New Year? Hopefully you are […]

Seller’s Disclosure Texas Property Code Section 5.008

SELLERS DISCLOSURE Seller disclosures in Texas are governed by Te8xas Property Code Section § 5.00. That statute provides: “A seller of residential real property comprising not more than one dwelling unit located in this state shall give to the purchaser of the property a written notice” of material defects in the property. The statute asks […]

6 Reasons to Seller Finance Your Investment Properties

Seller financing is one of several viable ways to finance a home. Investors like to offer seller financing to potential buyers as an investment strategy in lieu of renting out their properties. There are many reasons property owners choose seller financing over being a landlord and here are 6 reasons to do so. No Maintenance […]

Real Estate Investment Mistakes to Avoid

If you’re new to the commercial real estate world or are looking at your first investment property, you need to know the most common real estate investment mistakes to avoid as they can be very costly. Please consider the following when acquiring a property. Whose Name Goes on the Commercial Real Estate Paperwork? In most […]