When buying or selling a home in Texas, you may come across the term “earnest money.” This is a small deposit the buyer gives to show they are serious about the deal. Think of it as a promise. If everything goes right, the money goes toward the purchase. If the deal falls apart, who keeps the money depends on the
Many landowners in Texas are now hearing more about cell tower leases. These cell tower lease offer a way to earn income using land they already own. If a company wants to place a cell tower on your property, they often offer to pay rent through a lease. This lease can last for many years, sometimes up to 20 or
There are many ways to buy property in Texas. Some people pay in cash. Others use a bank loan. Some choose a more flexible route like seller financing. Deciding which option to choose depends on your budget, goals, and how fast you need to close. Understanding these options can help you make better choices and avoid problems later. In This
The client, a real estate developer, had recently acquired a parcel of landlocked property with plans to subdivide it into multiple residential lots. The property, however, lacked direct access to public roads, and without proper legal access, development could not proceed. This access issue not only posed an obstacle for the county’s approval of the subdivision but also risked preventing
Estate planning helps protect everything you have worked hard for. It also keeps your loved ones safe from stress when something happens. Still, many people avoid making an estate plan. This is true even for those with real estate, savings, or personal property. At first glance, it may seem like a legal task that can wait. But putting it off
The Daughtrey Law Firm, a Houston-based law firm specializing in real estate and oil & gas law, was recently retained to represent landowners in a complex negotiation involving the expansion of an near Lake Amistad, located close to Del Rio, Texas. The project involved negotiating with AEP Texas, a major electric utility company, which sought to expand a nearly 100-year-old
A real estate note is a written promise to repay a loan used to buy property. It includes details like how much is owed, how it will be paid, and when it must be paid. Think of it as a written “IOU” between the one borrowing money and the one lending it. In Texas, there is a growing interest in
When a Florida resident passed away intestate without a will, the family and their legal counsel faced a complex challenge. The decedent held valuable mineral rights in Texas, spread across four Texas counties: Chambers, Liberty, Waller, and Van Zandt. However, no probate proceeding had ever been initiated in Texas, and the family tree was tangled with full siblings, half-siblings, and
Leases in Texas oil and gas can be tricky, especially when they reach the end of their term. Many landowners are surprised to learn their oil lease may still be active—even when no drilling has happened for months. Other times, a lease seems expired but continues due to unclear terms. One helpful tool in dealing with this issue is called
The Daughtrey Law Firm, based in Houston, Texas, recently represented an elderly landowner in the sale of their rural property to a cell tower company. The client owned a large parcel of country land, part of which was leased to a telecommunications company for a cell tower. As the client approached retirement age, they sought to sell the entire property
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“Nixon accurately predicted what the buyers would say and do during the course of the sale, So I could focus on MY goals and avoid distractions that would have delayed the deal. ”
“I felt like a highly valued client even though my project was not a large project. ”
“The Daughtrey Law Firm helped me to protect myself and my business! It is one of the best Houston TX law firm which provides awesome Houston residential real estate attorney service.”
“Nixon really cares about the details and the process was easy to understand after he explained everything. I recommend him as best real estate attorney in Texas for legal consultation. ”
“Nixon really cares about the details in mineral rights and the process was easy to understand after he explained everything. Delighted to work with such co-operative mineral rights lawyer.”
“Nixon accurately predicted what the buyers would say and do during the course of the sale, So I could focus on MY goals and avoid distractions that would have delayed the deal. ”
