You’ve found the perfect piece of property, and you’re ready to buy. Then you learn that the property has an easement attached. An easement gives someone other than the property owner the legal right to use that property for a specific purpose, regardless of anyone’s...
As a property owner who is looking to make improvements to your home or investment property, you may find that there are many contractors and construction professionals who are willing to look at your job. Your priority is to find the team that is affordable and who...
Construction is a big industry in Texas. There is a constant demand for new construction, and many homeowners want to upgrade or expand their existing homes. Construction professionals often take on jobs while only receiving a deposit or partial payment before...
When you bought the land to build your dream home, you knew that you wouldn't have any access to the road. Based on the other plots of land around it and the position of the roads in that part of the state, your land was cut off. This is why it was such a good deal...
Hiring someone to do a construction project at your home or office is a major undertaking. You have to find a contractor who you can trust and who can get the job done. Once you do, ensure that you get a contract in place so that you’re protected. The contract should...
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...
It's not uncommon for people looking for property to choose a location near a body of water. Developers often build their new home communities along bodies of water whenever possible as well. Here in Texas, many of the bodies of water like lakes, rivers and creeks are...
Unlike a laptop or a bag, it’s pretty hard to imagine someone simply taking a home, a hunting cabin or a plot of land and claiming it as their own -- but it can actually happen. Generally speaking, you can’t claim ownership of a piece of real estate without a lot of...
Many individuals have heard of the real estate concept of adverse possession, yet they don't have a clear understanding of what it entails. This terminology is often used interchangeably with "squatters' rights." The concept refers to someone other than the original...
There are times when a property may have an easement attached. This often occurs when there’s a need for someone else to use a part of your property. Utility companies may need access to lines or pipes across your property. People may need to use your driveway to get...
