Texas Real Estate: Buying, Selling, and Owning

Interested in purchasing, selling, improving, or otherwise dealing with a home or property in Texas? Learn about legal and practical aspects of Texas real estate transactions here.

Rules that govern whether and under what conditions you can put a tiny house on a bare Texas lot.

You might be able to claim damages from a Texas seller who failed to disclose a home defect, or even rescind the sale.

Dissatisfied with the construction of your Texas home? Here are your legal rights.

Texas law requires that you, as a home seller, make certain disclosures to the buyer before the closing.

Carefully check zoning regulations, building standards, and more before bringing a tiny house structure onto your Texas property.

Not happy with work done by your Texas home contractor? Consider small claims court as an avenue of relief.

As a general rule in Texas, one’s ownership of land must be in writing to be enforceable. You need a deed or conveyance indicating that you are the true owner.

Not happy about your Texas property tax bill? Here are your options.

Homeowners in Texas must pay property tax each year to the local taxing authorities. Learn whether you’re eligible to bring down your tax bill.

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