Texas agricultural exemptions, or "ag exemptions", are common terms used for special use appraisals based on the productivity value of the land (not market value). In fact, it is not an "exemption" at all. This appraisal status can lower your property taxes significantly. Learn what land qualifies for a Texas agricultural appraisal status.
Non-judicial foreclosures in Texas provide a remedy for defaults by borrowers on secured real estate lien notes. This blog provides details that lienholders and borrowers alike should know.
Residential construction of homes in Texas has been booming for years. With no signs of slowing down, especially around the major cities, residential construction of homes is being completed at an extraordinary pace. With that demand and time crunch to build can come defects and problems. This ...
Honey Bees – Benefiting your Real Estate Portfolio and Nature by Timothy Rodman, J.D. Most real estate investors are looking for any way to increase their margins. Property taxes can take up a large portion of what you would make otherwise. Honey bees are a pivotal piece of our ecosystem a...
Assumed Name Certificates – House Bill 3609 by Timothy Rodman, J.D. Many business names are not the same as the legal name of their business entity. Often, a business will choose to acquire an assumed name for various reasons including, but not limited to, branding and to distinguish themse...
Starting an Outdoor-Oriented Business By: Timothy Rodman, J.D. Forming and operating a small business can be a daunting task. Combine that with an ultra-competitive outdoor industry and it's easy to see why many smaller outdoor-oriented businesses can fail. In small business and large corpo...
In Texas, ownership of real property is conveyed from seller to buyer in the form of a deed. Deeds establish a chain of title (ownership) for a property that can be verified to ensure marketable title or highlight defects that need to be fixed. Th...
Having a Will – Don't wait! by Timothy Rodman, J.D. Many people have heard of Aretha Franklin and Prince. They left lasting musical legacies for us all to enjoy. What most do not know is they did not have a will. Millions of dollars in estate assets and funds have been tied up in valuation ...
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FORMATION - 5 KEY ITEMS TO REMEMBER By Timothy Rodman, J.D. A limited liability company, or LLC for short, is a common entity used by small business owners and investors alike. Texas Business and Organizations Code (TBOC) Section 101 governs limited liability compani...
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