Water rights in Texas confuse many people. For example, the public generally has the right to access all navigable waterways because the state owns them, as well as all plants and fish in them. However, some people have deeds that make them feel entitled to sole...
Liens are more common than you think, and there is a big chance you have a lien on your home. A lien is a creditor's claim on a property that allows them to recover amounts due if you default. Liens can be voluntary, like a mortgage loan, since you provided consent...
As a real estate developer, buying property is the core of your business. And that means you need to know exactly what it is that you're buying. Many times, people are unsure about things like property boundary lines or exactly how much land they own. The average...
As a contractor, you felt like you followed the plans and built the home for your client exactly how they wanted. But you could quickly tell that they were unhappy with it when they first saw the house, and it turned out that they did not approve of the aesthetics of...
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...
