We
have listed a few commonly asked questions regarding real estate law in
Texas. If you have a question that you would like to see added here, or
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real estate law.
I inherited a
parcel of property. How do I put the house in my name?
The
first step is to determine who is the titled owner of the property
right now. Once you have determined who is listed, the second step is
to determine who are the rightful owners of the property. If the person
who owned the property dies, then the person's will controls. If there
was no will, then the Texas decedent and distribution laws would apply.
Depending on the condition of the estate, there are several mechanisms
to transfer ownership of the property and place title in the
appropriate party's name. Our lawyers have substantial experience in
real estate title issues and we can assist you with the transfer of
ownership. Please
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I inherited a
parcel of property, but the mortgage company foreclosed on it. How do I
set aside the foreclosure and put the house in my name?
This
is a fact specific type of matter. If there was no administration of
the estate, and the foreclosure happened after the death of the
borrower, the bank or mortgage company must follow very specific
procedures. If the mortgage company did not follow appropriate
procedures, then an heir may be able to set aside the foreclosure. Our
lawyers have substantial experience in
real estate title issues and we can assist you with the transfer of
ownership. Please
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top. My house was foreclosed for
property taxes. Can I get my house back?
Possibly.
There are redemption remedies available in certain types of
foreclosures. These remedies are time sensative and require strict
compliance with the laws in place. Please click here to
email our firm, or call us at (214)
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top. I need to lease
commercial real estate / office space / retail space in Dallas. Can you
help?
Typically,
a commercial office lease or retail lease is the biggest start up
expense of a company, and one of the most important transactions your
business will face. Our attorneys are experienced in negotiating and
drafting commercial leases. In many instances, we can also assist,
through commercial real estate agency partnerships, in helping you
locate a suitable retail or office space, at no additional charge to
you. Please click here
to email our firm,
or call us at (214)
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How do I put
another person on the title to my house?
To
add another person to the title of your house, you first need to obtain
written permission from any finance company that has an interetst in
your house, as many mortgages have a "due on sale" clause. This means
that you cannot change the title to your home wihtout the finance
company's written permission. After you receive permission in writing,
you can transfer ownership interest by using one of many types of
deeds. A deed is a recorded instrument that contains information about
a parcel of property, and information about the owners and
transferences. The type of deed you should use depends on many factors.
Our law firm has been helping people transfer property for
years. Please click here
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We
broke up after buying a
house together. How do I take this person off the title to my house?
This
is often a case where a significant other decides to move out after the
couple has purchased the house, or in cases of a divorce. If the house
is financed in both names, then the person keeping the house will need
to refinance the home in order to take the other person off the
mortgage. This is typically accomplished with a settlement agreement
and deed. Our law firm has substantial experience with transfers such
as this. Please click here
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(214)
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before emailing us.) Back to top.
My
house has been
listed for foreclosure. I am not interested in bankruptcy. What are my
options?
There are several options from work outs, to short sales to deeds in
lieu of foreclosure. Please click here
to email our firm, or call us at
(214)
696-0021 (click to call). (Please be sure to read our disclaimer
before emailing us.) I am interested
in a real estate investment trust or a 1031 exchange. Can you help?
There are several issues to consider when investing in a real estate
investment trust or a 1031 like kind exchange. Please click here
to email our firm, or call us at
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696-0021 (click to call). (Please be sure to read our disclaimer
before emailing us.) Back to top. I want to
purchase investment property. What type of entity should I put the
property in?
This
depends on the type of property, and its ultimate use. For example,
income producing property is handled differently than property that is
mainly used for appreciation value. Please click here
to email our firm, or call us at
(214)
696-0021 (click to call). (Please be sure to read our disclaimer
before emailing us.) Back to top. I am about to sign a commercial
lease. Do I
need a lawyer to review it?
Few
documents are as important to a business as the commercial lease. We
can draft, review and negotiate your commercial lease agreements. We
can also assist with breach of commercial lease litigation matters,
both plaintiff and defense. This also may include UCC filings and
security instruments. Please click here
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