Real Estate

Disputes Between Neighbors: Fences, Trees, and Water Issues

Sep 7
3 min

Disputes Between Neighbors: Fences, Trees, and Water Issues

Disputes between neighbors happen often. Common disputes include who owns and is responsible for maintaining fences, who is responsible...

7 Reasons Why Real Estate Investors Should Work With An Attorney

Monique Hammond

Aug 17
4 min

7 Reasons Why Real Estate Investors Should Work With An Attorney

If you’re investing in real estate, it is likely because you are trying to invest in your financial future. Hiring a real estate...

Monique Hammond

Aug 11
2 min

Who Is Liable When Damage Occurs Before Closing On A Property?

You are under contract to purchase a beautiful home. You’ve gone through the inspection and appraisal, financing is secured, you’ve got...

Monique Hammond

Aug 4
3 min

Residential Property Contractors: Don’t Forget the Texas Residential Disclosure

Residential projects include the construction or repair of a new or existing residence including improvements in “secondary buildings” to...

Monique Hammond

May 18
3 min

Deeds: Transferring Title to Real Property

A deed is a written instrument that passes ownership of property from one person to another. There is no standard form for a deed, but...

Monique Hammond

May 4
2 min

Removing Wrongful Liens from Your Property

If a lien is filed on your property and you believe the lien is wrongful, you have the right to contest the lien. Lien removal is a...

Monique Hammond

Apr 27
2 min

Can My Landlord Keep My Security Deposit? Security Deposits in Texas Residential Leases

Most residential landlords and leases require a security deposit intended to cover any damage to the property beyond normal wear and...

Monique Hammond

Mar 30
2 min

Beware of the Quitclaim Deed

A quitclaim deed is widely used due to being quick, efficient and cheap. But in reality, a quitclaim deed is not really a deed. There are...

Monique Hammond

Mar 23
2 min

Title Insurance: What Is It and Why Do I Need It

Title insurance is made available in real estate transactions to protect owners and lenders from loss stemming from defects in real...

Monique Hammond

Mar 10
3 min

When Buying or Selling a Home, Pay Attention To The Seller’s Disclosure Notice

In Texas, transfers of residential property that occur on or after September 1, 2013 are governed by Texas Property Code Section 5.008....

Monique Hammond

Mar 3
2 min

Affidavit of Heirship: The Cost-Effective Way to Sell a Property If the Owner Dies Without a Will

Dying without a will often causes problems for heirs especially when trying to sell real estate where the buyer is requiring title...

Monique Hammond

Feb 16
2 min

For Sale By Owner (FSBO): How An Attorney Can Help

For Sale By Owner (FSBO) refers to the process of selling one’s house or property without the assistance of a real estate agent or...

Monique Hammond

Feb 2
3 min

How to File a Mechanic’s Lien: A Powerful Tool for Contractors and Subcontractors

Unfortunately, at times, property owners fail to pay contractors and subcontractors for work completed even when obligated to do so....

Monique Hammond

Jan 20
4 min

Why Shouldn’t I Use a Contract for Deed to Owner Finance My Property?

What is a Contract for Deed? In a traditional owner finance transaction, three documents are used to memorialize the sale/purchase- a...

Monique Hammond

Jan 5
2 min

Evictions in the Age of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of our lives, with one being residential rental property evictions. Maneuvering through...

Monique Hammond

Jul 29, 2020
2 min

Ending the Lease: Reviewing Landlord and Tenant Laws

In Texas, a landlord can terminate a lease term early if the tenant does not pay rent or violates the lease agreement. Before filing an...

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Disputes Between Neighbors: Fences, Trees, and Water Issues

7 Reasons Why Real Estate Investors Should Work With An Attorney

Who Is Liable When Damage Occurs Before Closing On A Property?

Residential Property Contractors: Don’t Forget the Texas Residential Disclosure

Deeds: Transferring Title to Real Property

Removing Wrongful Liens from Your Property

Can My Landlord Keep My Security Deposit? Security Deposits in Texas Residential Leases

Beware of the Quitclaim Deed

Title Insurance: What Is It and Why Do I Need It

When Buying or Selling a Home, Pay Attention To The Seller’s Disclosure Notice

Affidavit of Heirship: The Cost-Effective Way to Sell a Property If the Owner Dies Without a Will

For Sale By Owner (FSBO): How An Attorney Can Help

How to File a Mechanic’s Lien: A Powerful Tool for Contractors and Subcontractors

Why Shouldn’t I Use a Contract for Deed to Owner Finance My Property?

Evictions in the Age of COVID-19

Ending the Lease: Reviewing Landlord and Tenant Laws

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