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When it comes to buying and selling real estate, traditional third-party lender financing is often the first option that comes to mind. However, in certain circumstances, seller financing can offer a versatile and beneficial alternative for both buyers and sellers. In this post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of seller financing, its advantages and disadvantages, and the essential legal instruments involved.
Read MoreIn our last article, we discussed the four most common types of deeds in Texas. They are general warranty deeds, special warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and deeds without warranty. In this first installment of a two-part series, we will go over various types of specialized deeds, each with its specific purposes, requirements, and benefits.
Read MoreHouse Bill 207? The bill deals with a technical issue with Texas rural homestead law (we know, exciting stuff!). A feature of Texas rural homestead law can sometimes make it difficult for rural and suburban borrowers to put up rural property as collateral for cash out loans. Over Chris’s 40 years of representing banks in lending transactions he has had to deal with this issue many times. The result was often a disappointed and frustrated bank customer.
Read MoreDo I have an automatic easement to access my property? No, but a Texas landowner has options for obtaining an easement to access their landlocked property. This explanation will be discussed as a three-part series, with today’s article addressing Part Three. If you Part One or Part Two, those articles can be found by clicking here: Part One here and Part Two here.
Read MoreDo I have an automatic right to access my property? No, but a Texas landowner has options for obtaining legal right to access their landlocked property. If private negotiations for obtaining an express access easement fail, the next option for a landlocked property owner to obtain an access easement is through an implied easement.
Read MoreDo I have an automatic right to access my property? No, but a Texas landowner has options for obtaining legal right to access their landlocked property. Each of those options will be discussed in detail as a three-part series, with today’s article addressing Part One.
Read MoreTexas has some of the most expansive homestead and personal property creditor protections in the nation. Real property (i.e. real estate) and personal property covered under homestead protection and exemptions are protected from creditor’s claims except for certain types of claims.
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