The home buying process in Texas involves a number of steps for both buyer and seller. People who do not spend adequate time preparing may lose benefits and end up settling for a less-appealing outcome. For buyers, in particular, a competitive real estate market means...

Buying a new home can be an exciting time for people in Texas. It could be a first home, a bigger home as people’s families grow, a home in a new town when people may move for a job or other reasons. When people research the home they may want to purchase, they look...

The list of reasons commercial real estate (CRE) appeals to investors in Texas includes the opportunity to make passive income, the potential for growth and consistent returns on investment. However, commercial real estate is no different than other investment...

In Texas and across the United States, homeowners may be wondering what steps they should take if the government wants to purchase their land under eminent domain. While most families will never have to deal with an eminent domain situation, some homeowners may end up...

Evictions are expected to rise in the coming months across most counties in Texas as unemployment continues to remain high. Though the Texas Supreme Court issued a moratorium on eviction proceedings in March, this ban on evictions expired. Though some states allow...

There are many professions that require a license from the state. Typically, licensing is important to help regulate an industry and ensure only qualified individuals work in certain fields. One field requiring licensing in Texas is real estate. If you want to be an...

At the law firm of Kelsey, Kelsey & Hickey, PLLC, we know that few things in life are as exciting as buying your dream home. However, not all home purchases go off without a hitch. For some Texas home buyers, the experience can turn into a nightmare if there were...

As one of the millions of Americans across Texas and the United States who must abide by the rules of a condo or homeowner’s association, you may have certain guidelines governing you with regard to painting, maintenance and so on. You may, too, have had some...

Delays can be very costly to a real estate development project. They can significantly throw off a developer’s plans and goals. So, avoiding unnecessary delays can be critical for real estate developers here in Texas. There are a range of things that can delay a...