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"Use It or Lose It"
(Fambrough) No. 1776, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (11/16/2009) |
 Adverse possession may not be an ordinary, run-of-the-mill way to acquire land, but it can definitely turn your property into someone else's. Texas statutes tell the tale.
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"Impact Fees: Crunching the Numbers"
(Gaines) No. 1834, Tierra Grande reprint, 5pp. (10/22/2007) |
 Texas law governing impact fees is complicated. The variables used to compute the maximum allowable impact fee are complex and difficult to quantify accurately. Municipalities, developers, builders and the public need to educate themselves on what the law requires and allows, and everyone should get involved in the process as early as possible.
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"Water Pressure: Below the Surface of GCDs"
(Gilliland) No. 1770, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (4/18/2006) |
 Landowners who don't know much about how groundwater conservation districts affect water rights should do themselves a favor, and read this article.
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"Case of the Gobbled Goldfish"
(Jones, D.) No. 1712, Tierra Grande reprint, 1pp. (1/14/2005) |
 Things were going swimmingly in the Joneses' backyard until an unknown predator chowed down on the family fish.
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"Moonstruck: Buyers Caught in Lunar Land Rush"
(Jones, D.) No. 1701, Tierra Grande reprint, 1pp. (10/15/2004) |
 If you haven't already bought your vacation tract on the moon, you might want to get crackin' before it's all sold.
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"Banks in Real Estate"
(Harris) No. 1640, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (10/17/2003) |
 Bankers want to get into real estate brokerage and property management. NAR says they shouldn't. Consider the facts; decide for yourself.
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"The Video Book of Mold"
(Birdwell) No. 1595, $10.00. Videotape (1/10/2003) |
 Interviews with experts help uncover the truth about mold. Where and why mold flourishes and how to inspect for it. Who should be concerned about mold exposure? What do Texas homeowner's insurance policies cover? Learn how mold affects a home's value. How can homeowers clean up small mold problems? (Sections range from 3 min. 52 sec. to 4 min. 49 sec.)
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"No Description, No Contract"
(Fambrough) No. 1575, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (8/5/2002) |
 Can a valid sales contract be written without a legal description attached or included? Here's the answer.
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"Peek Before You Pay"
(Fambrough) No. 1560, Tierra Grande reprint, 1pp. (4/23/2002) |
 A new statute limits the power of property owner associations. Homeowners who live in subdivisions governed by POAs should not blindly accept maintenance fee increases.
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Long Run Impact of the Fed Funds Rate on Texas Mortgage Interest Rates
(Dotzour & Anari) No. 1537, Technical report, 21pp. (1/31/2002) |
 A report describing the long-run impact of changes in the Fed fund rate and the discount rate on Texas mortgage rates.
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"The Perils of Deer-Proof Fencing"
(Fambrough) No. 1532, Tierra Grande reprint, 1pp. (10/18/2001) |
 Building deer-proof fencing may bring legal problems to the landowner. This article explains.
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"Deregulation Demystified"
(Hunt & Gilliland) No. 1497, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (7/18/2001) |
 In January 2002, Texans will be able to "shop" for electricity. This article explains what will happen and what choices Texans will have.
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"I-69: The Road Ahead"
(Hunt) No. 1459, Tierra Grande reprint (3/28/2001) |
 Planning for a new interstate highway has begun. I-69 is designed to relieve border truck traffic passing through Texas.
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The Fiscal Impact of New Residential Subdivisions on the City of San Antonio, Texas
(Dotzour) No. 1209, Special report, 35pp. (1/31/2001) |
 Do new residential subdivisions pay for themselves? This study appears to indicate that they do -- at least in San Antonio, Texas.
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"Affordable Housing: The Crisis in Texas"
(Fuqua) No. 1448, $10.00. Videotape (1/10/2001) |
 This videotape highlights the Texas affordable housing crisis. The 26-minute program highlights problems and solutions from across the Lone Star State.
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"All Aboard! Dallas Blazes Light Rail Trail"
(Cowley) No. 1436, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (1/10/2001) |
 A look at the development of light rail in Dallas, the state's first rail-based mass transit option.
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"H20 Pollution Solution"
(Gilliland) No. 1442, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (1/10/2001) |
 Cooperation in regulating land uses promises to improve Texas water quality. However, landowners may be required to alter their management practices.
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"Securing Valid Signatures"
(Fambrough) No. 1445, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (1/10/2001) |
 Electronic signatures now have the same legal weight as those executed with pen or pencil. Knowing how to use them may speed up or even save a transaction.
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"E-business Meets Real E-state"
(Witherspoon & Cowley) No. 1431, Tierra Grande reprint, 1pp. (10/17/2000) |
 A Texas Association of Realtors membership survey shows the Internet is a valuable advertising tool for Realtors, with benefits far outweighing costs.
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Assessing Housing Markets for Seniors
(Witherspoon & Cowley) No. 1418, Technical report, 17pp. (9/6/2000) |
 A report explaining what developers need to know to accurately assess the need for seniors housing in a particular market. The report lists sources of information needed to determine market demand.
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