Business owners interested in physically expanding or otherwise growing their company often turn to shopping for real estate. A new building means more space for inventory or offices. It can even be an investment to attract new clients. Thanks to a booming industrial...
It wasn't that long ago that real estate investments in Texas and the rest of the nation were considered risky. The market was extremely volatile after the economic downturn in 2008. Now, however, Houston is in the midst of an economic boom and residential and...
There are many benefits to owning rental properties, whether residential or commercial real estate. Landlords have multiple cash streams, which can prevent financial catastrophes. There are also a number of tax deductions that landlords enjoy. At the same time,...
Commercial real estate transactions in Houston are some of the most complex. The buyers and sellers involved are often multi-million dollar corporate entities with a lot at stake. Zoning laws, capital sources, budgets, and other conditions must be thoroughly...
With the housing crisis behind most residents of Houston, the real estate market is once again booming. Sales prices are appreciating, demand is increasing and homes are moving quickly. While this is typically considered good news, it can be problematic for some...
There are a number of different employment forms and clauses that are designed to protect companies of all sizes. A clause in a standard contract may be enough to legally prevent an employee from exploiting confidential information such as client lists in some...
Eminent domain is the power of the government to take privately owned land—in exchange for compensation at fair market value—for government project such as highways, railroads, parks, etc. In some cases, the land can be taken on behalf of a third-party for economic...
With progress and growth, sometimes conservation issues can get in the way of residential and commercial real estate, and real estate litigation can occur as a result. Laws exist to protect wildlife from coming to harm with new construction and people moving into the...
The success of commercial real estate has a lot to do with space, location, and even territory. Small towns can face challenges that larger cities don’t often have to deal with, such as residential and commercial growth and expansion. Whether or not a city is...
Growth and change can result in some degree of opposition, especially with new construction in older, more traditional neighborhoods. Real estate disputes that occur from residents or developers can affect how much a local area grows with the rest of the region. More...
