Mineral Rights and Old Oil Wells: What Texas Homebuyers Should Check
A Texas Tribune report on a leaking plugged well in a San Antonio subdivision is a reminder to look below the surface. Here is how Texas buyers can check mineral…
Flood Insurance When Buying a Home in Texas: What to Know Before December 11
FEMA now sells flood insurance online, and the program can write new policies only through December 11 unless Congress acts. Here is when Texas buyers need flood insurance, what the…
Buying a New Construction Home in Texas: Builder Incentives and What to Check
Builders are cutting prices and offering incentives this fall. Here is how to compare a builder's package, your right to shop for a mortgage, what Texas new home contracts say…
Texas Property Taxes and Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
Your Texas tax bill doesn't come from your lender, but it shapes your payment. Learn how appraisal districts, exemptions, protests, escrow, and MUD and PID charges fit together.