Help! We Are Divorced, But I Am Still on the Mortgage.
Did you know that the divorce rate in Texas is 11% and the national divorce rate is 7%? Most of the time, couples that divorce have a...
Monique Hammond
- Sep 7, 2021
- 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...
Monique Hammond
- Aug 17, 2021
- 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 10, 2021
- 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 3, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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 9, 2021
- 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 2, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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 19, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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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