Monthly Archives: July 2017
Texas Young & Old: How Demographics are Changing in Cities, Large and Small
If you think the demographics of your Texas town has shifted to older homeowners and young renters, you may be right. If this is true, how will this affect the real estate market and marketability of your home? Better yet, who will run for political office and step up to help run towns and… Read More »
Lien In: A Guide to Lien Categories and Priorities
Spell check is a wonderful tool, especially for attorneys. However, there are some words that attorneys frequently deal with and which often sneak past the spell check filters. One such word is “lien,” or rather, it is the phrase “a lien.” Amusingly, I have seen more than one petition filed with a court, complaining… Read More »
Incentives for Real Estate Development: 3 Key Steps for Texas Tax Abatement
Tax abatement agreements are popular with cities and developers in Texas, and with good reason. Utilizing Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code, which allows taxing entities (other than school districts) to limit the property taxes they collect, tax abatements are an excellent way for cities to attract real estate developments that will improve… Read More »