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Landlords and Tenants Guide
(Fambrough) No. 866, Technical report, 118pp. (Revised 1/14/2010) |
 This report explains in everyday language the sections of the Texas Property Code dealing with a residential landlord's responsibility and liability for repairs, evictions, security deposits, smoke alarms and utility cutoffs.
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"Ag-Use Exemption: Fact or Fiction?"
(Fambrough) No. 1361, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (Revised 1/13/2010) |
 A substantial tax savings is possible when a property qualifies for agricultural-use exemption.
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"Where the Wild Things Are: Wildlife Management Reaps Property Tax Savings"
(Fambrough) No. 1618, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (Revised 1/13/2010) |
 Need a tax break on your weekend getaway? Find out what's involved in qualifying land for wildlife management status.
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Property Taxes: New Rules Affecting Wildlife Management
(Fambrough) No. 1607, Technical report, 8pp. (Revised 1/12/2010) |
 Recreation property fuels the rural Texas land market. Fortunately for recreationally motivated buyers, it is no longer necessary to demonstrate a legitimate farm or ranching practice to obtain a property tax break on rural land.
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"For What It's Worth: Accurate Valuation Makes the Difference"
(Hunt) No. 1929, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (1/8/2010) |
 Commercial investors who want to pick up distressed properties need to understand the risks of doing deals without reliable property values. Here are the risks of using direct capitalization to estimate those values.
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"Hillingdon Ranch: Preserving a Legacy"
(Gilliland) No. 1925, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (1/8/2010) |
 This is their grandfather's ranch. Following the stewardship practices that have been in place for 130 years, a Hill Country family produces top-quality beef, ultrafine wool and mohair, all the while keeping the land healthy and productive for generations to come.
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"Housing Affordability Upswing"
(Anari, Thomas & Gaines) No. 1926, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (1/8/2010) |
 Good news is in short supply these days. But admidst nationwide economic woes, homes are actually more affordable thanks to low mortgage rates and depressed prices.
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"Rate Expectations"
(Dotzour) No. 1922, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (1/8/2010) |
 Mortgage rates are low right now, but don't expect that to last. When the government quits buying mortgage-backed securities, rates will head up and away.
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"Shock Treatment: Negotiating Transmission Line Easements"
(Fambrough) No. 1928, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (1/8/2010) |
 Wind can generate electricity, but without power lines, it's not going anywhere. Here's a heads up and how-to for landowners who may have land condemned for transmission line easements.
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"Show Us the Money: Texas' Share of the Stimulus Fund"
(Anari) No. 1924, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (1/8/2010) |
 Stimulus package this, stumulus package that. Exactly how much money are we talking here? And what does it have to be spent on? Learn more about Texas' piece of the stimulus pie.
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"Small, Medium, Large: Tract Size Affects Land Prices"
(Gunadekar & Gilliland) No. 1923, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (1/8/2010) |
 When it comes to Texas land markets, expensive things come in small packages. It's the discount store deal: buying in bulk reaps savings -- some larger than others depending on the region of the state.
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"What's in Store: Retailing at Warp Speed"
(Pope) No. 1927, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (1/8/2010) |
 Do you think of shopping as an "experience"? Some retailers eager to lure shoppers toward their cash registers are looking for ways to make buying more fun -- maybe even photo-worthy.
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"Forced Sale Remedies"
(Fambrough) No. 652, Tierra Grande reprint, 1pp. (Revised 1/6/2010) |
 This column tells how property owners may avoid a foreclosure sale or even redeem (repurchase) property sold at a tax sale.
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"Legislature Limits POA Power"
(Fambrough) No. 1548, Tierra Grande reprint (1/6/2010) |
 Effective Jan. 1, 2002, new rules govern how Texas property owner associations conduct business. The rules are designed to eliminate much of the criticism and charges leveled at POAs regarding rule enforcement, collecting attorney fees and foreclosures.
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"POA Legislation Protects Buyers"
(Fambrough) No. 1872, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (1/6/2010) |
 Two new property code statutes address issues relating to property owners' associations (POAs). One requires mandatory disclosure when a property owner is a member of a POA. The second requires POAs of subdivisions that have the pwoer to levy assessments to provide information, bylaws and a resale certificate to the owner, owner's agent or title company.
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"Creating, Changing, Extending Deed Restrictions"
(Lipscomb & Fambrough) No. 1417, Letter of the Law reprint, 4pp. (Revised 1/5/2010) |
 A look at legislative rules for creating, changing and extending deed restrictions.
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Monthly Review of the Texas Economy
(Dotzour & Anari) No. 1862, Technical report, 15pp. (1/5/2010) |
 How does the Texas economy compare with the national one? This report looks at all the angles with a particular focus on employment and unemployment. It includes rankings of various industries by employment.
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"Sue Season: Tough Economy Fuels Litigation"
(Fambrough) No. 1920, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (11/19/2009) |
 Recessions make people really grumpy. Grumpy people file more lawsuits. So now might be a great time to take a refresher course in the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
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A Homeowner's Rights Under Foreclosure
(Fambrough) No. 825, Technical report, 6pp. (Revised 11/18/2009) |
 A report defining the three elements of foreclosure under deed of trust and explaining the process from default on a payment through sale of the property.
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Understanding the Condemnation Process in Texas
(Fambrough) No. 394, Special report, 20pp. (Revised 11/18/2009) |
 Explains where the power to condemn comes from, which entities have this power, what the Texas condemnation procedure is and how property rights are best protected.
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"Floreclosure for Dummies"
(Fambrough) No. 1786, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (Revised 11/17/2009) |
 Home loan defaults are rising. Here's a step-by-step description of the foreclosure process.
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"DILF or No DILF: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure"
(Fambrough) No. 1806, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (11/16/2009) |
 With the frequency of foreclosures on the rise, homeowners facing this crisis need to know their options. Under the right circumstances, working out a DILF with the lender may be an alternative beneficial to both homeowner and lender. A recent change in Texas law makes DILF more attractive.
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"Don't Fence Me In"
(Fambrough) No. 1130, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (11/16/2009) |
 A 1995 Texas law may alter the state's land-locked property. This article reviews previous law and explains why the latest statute may be ruled unconstitutional.
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Establishing and Governing the Real Estate Center
(Legislature) No. 1, Reference, 2pp. (Revised 11/16/2009) |
 Legislation establishing the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University.
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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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