by Facing Foreclosure | Apr 16, 2021 | Deeds
If you want to give away real estate in Texas, you may decide to make a gift deed of your property. This deed is a document that states that you are giving your property to someone else. A gift deed must employ precise language to be valid. Without validity, a court...
by Whoosh Agency | Apr 8, 2021 | Foreclosure Defense
If you hear people talking about “real property,” they generally are speaking about their land and home. They could also talk about a building they own or rent out. The term real estate is usually thrown around in the same way. But what is “real property”...
by Whoosh Agency | Apr 1, 2021 | Deeds
Buying or selling a home is almost always the largest expenditure we make as consumers. Hiring an attorney when buying or selling a home is the best way to protect your interests during this larger-than-life transaction. Let’s look at what real estate attorneys do and...
by Facing Foreclosure | Mar 27, 2021 | Deeds
If you are wondering how to change your name on your house deed after marriage, it is not a legal necessity to do so. If you have changed your last name and eventually choose to sell your home, the title company can easily trace that you owned the property and changed...
by Facing Foreclosure | Mar 18, 2021 | HOA
If you have issues with a homeowner’s association, you are not alone. An HOA is a governing body for your community, but sometimes, they can make bad decisions that affect you. Whether an HOA is overstepping by cutting your tree limbs or negligent through misuse of...
by Facing Foreclosure | Mar 11, 2021 | Deeds
If you own property with a family member, friend, or partner, your ownership journey may eventually involve parting ways. When this happens, there is sometimes conflict and disagreement over what should happen to the property. If you want to sell, but your co-owner...
by Whoosh Agency | Mar 4, 2021 | Deeds
Homeownership is a big step to take with another person, even with a beloved family member. Unforeseen complications can quickly arise, so it is best to know what you are getting into before signing on the dotted line. Whether you accidentally disinherit your children...
by Whoosh Agency | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Deeds
In Texas, there is a homestead tax exemption. The county applies this exemption to different types of taxes. One type of homestead tax exemption makes a percentage of your home’s value not taxable. Because there is no state property tax in Texas, schools and...
by Facing Foreclosure | Feb 22, 2021 | Deeds
If you own rental properties, opening an LLC to manage your real estate may seem like a good idea. Putting rental property in an LLC limits your liability in case of lawsuits from tenants. Even though you may have liability insurance to cover any issues, tenants can...
by Facing Foreclosure | Feb 11, 2021 | Blog, Deeds
If you own a home in Texas, you most likely have a deed of trust with a banking institution that you pay each month. Once you pay off your loan, you will receive a document known as a deed. The deed is your physical proof that you own the property. However, the type...
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