Archive for Texas
Xplode Conference in Austin
Xplode This! The Xplode Conference in Austin, Texas yesterday was a blast. I was able to meet many people I’ve known through social media channels and blogging for years, learn from some of the best and brightest in real estate, have fun, spend some time in Austin (which I always love), and give my presentation, [...]
Bexar County Appraisal District (BCAD) and Incorrect Information
Mistakes in Bexar County tax records. In two separate cases this week, I have found mistakes made in the Bexar County Appraisal District’s records on San Antonio homes owned by my clients. Both mistakes could lead to trouble down the road for my clients if they chose to sell their homes, so I thought I [...]
The Long And Winding Road
In the middle of somewhere. I was out in Medina County today, showing a home at 141 Medina Magic in Helotes 78023 to a potential buyer and I spent some time marveling at the Texas Hill Country views. While I was in the gated community of Oak Country (off of Bandera Road, a little south [...]
Have questions about Texas and San Antonio’s future?
Texas Pride. I’ve been living in San Antonio, Texas since 2006 and have an obvious love for the state and the city. Not only do I enjoy it personally, but from a business perspective, you just can’t go wrong with Texas. Look at any “top ten” list these days and you’re probably going to see [...]
San Antonio Regional Economic and Market Analysis
Data Gold Mine The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s HUD User website is a gold mine of statistical data on economic and market conditions. Whether you’re an investor looking to see what current and projected rental market conditions are or just someone who loves data on housing, jobs, and population; HUD’s Regional Economic and [...]
Texas Law Library – Looking for the Law?
Where does the law say that? A recent visitor to the site asked me if I happened to know where they could find the statute that makes Texas a non-disclosure state. I didn’t know, but I was curious to know now that someone had asked me. As I’m not a lawyer and can’t cite paragraph [...]
Wurstfest 2010 – 50 Years of Beer and Sausage
Wurstfest turns Fifty! While some in San Antonio will tell you that Fiesta is the greatest local event, I have to admit, I’m more of a Wurstfest kind of guy. Having spent so much time in Germany during my rock and roll days, I have a special appreciation for good German beer and I don’t [...]
Texas Attorney General Asks Lenders To Halt Foreclosures
Texas becomes latest state to join the foreclosure fray. Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbot, sent a letter to twenty seven mortgage companies in Texas on Monday, demanding they halt foreclosure action in the state. Joining with other states who recently have launched their own moratoriums and investigations, the Texas Attorney General is asking lenders to [...]
Texas Roadside Assistance – (800) 525-5555
Texas is a friendly state. For those of you who’ve never lived in Texas, Texans are a pretty helpful and friendly bunch. We’ve got strong opinions about a lot of things, but it still amazes me how many people say “hello” or stop to give you a hand (I grew up on the East Coast, [...]
Disclosing Death in Texas
Do you have to tell the buyer? Death is a topic that most people don’t want to talk about in general and in real estate, it’s no different. I’ve been asked a few times about the details regarding death and disclosure in the state of Texas (more specifically, in San Antonio) when buying and selling [...]
