One of the most frustrating things about being a contractor in Texas is the sheer amount of paperwork you must keep up with for every project. Few people enter this industry with a complete picture of its documentation requirements. Construction contracts, in...
The sale or purchase of a home is one of the most expensive transactions that most people will ever be involved in. Homesellers, in particular, invest significant resources in holding on to and maintaining their homes over the years. If there are clouds on your...
Few things are more exciting than buying your first home. Still, with housing prices increasing in many places across the Lone Star State, you may be looking for a bargain. Buying a house as-is may save you some money, at least initially. When you purchase a property...
Texas law allows railroad and energy companies to exercise eminent domain. This may allow them to acquire private property from owners through a forced sale. By offering fair market value, a company may purchase private property for a construction project that...
Real estate developers must remain familiar with the many Texas and municipal zoning laws that affect their projects. For example, a boundary dispute can derail a potentially lucrative new development. Review the common boundary issues that affect Texas real estate...
Construction is complex and expensive, and it's an investment of both time and money to complete these types of projects. If you are an owner of a construction company, you understand the work, time and effort that go into completing a project according to the...
You are ready to buy a home. You have probably followed the market or had your eye on a particular property or neighborhood for some time, and you want to make a move. On the other hand, you may be ready to sell your home, find something that better suits your growing...
As a general contractor, you know that few, if any, construction jobs end up completed without at least one delay, especially on major projects. Something always comes up. The trick is to minimize those delays if possible. Another important aspect of dealing with...
If you are a Texas contractor, subcontractor or supplier in the construction industry, you probably agree that one of the most difficult parts of your job is getting people to pay you for the goods or services you provide. Whether the project owner refuses to pay or...
When you buy land in Texas, you probably have specific plans for what you want to do with that property. You may want to build a home, or you may want to develop the land at some point in the future. Whether you already own the property or are considering it, an...
