A verbal agreement, a dispute about terms, cattle in distress—a recent case brought before the Austin Court of Appeals has all the...

The Texas Legislature in 2013 passed the Use of Unmanned Aircraft statute, which lists legal and illegal uses of drones. One of the legal...

When you have prospective tenants who may not meet qualifications to sign the lease on their own—like college students—use the...

The Legal Topics Explained video series offers simple explanations of common legal issues in less than one minute. The videos are text...

Negligence, rebate, referral, earnest money, and other sales issues were the highest types of complaint allegations the Texas Real Estate...

We often get asked about the option fee with a “back-up” contract. If buyers submit a backup offer and pay sellers an option fee, do the...

Texas REALTORS® legal staff has updated the Model Brokerage Policies and Procedures Manual for 2020. It’s available for purchase and...

With the recent flood events and updates made by the Texas Legislature to the Seller’s Disclosure Notice, sellers, buyers, and agents...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has requested that the Federal Trade Commission investigate certain websites...

Whether you’re representing buyers or sellers, there can sometimes be confusion over what goes with a house when it’s sold. The latest...

On Nov. 21, 2019, the president signed legislation passed by Congress that extends the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization...

The Texas Real Estate Commission met November 19. The full agenda and materials are available at TREC’s website. Below are highlights...

Whether an animal is defined as an assistance, service, or emotional can be a point of confusion for landlords or those trying to comply...

The Farm and Ranch Contract (TXR 1701) has two sections on page 9 related to fees: a Ratification of Fee and an Agreement for Payment of...

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) online agent directory, which can protect you from claims of copyright infringement, was...

Members have called regarding situations where a contract is signed with an attached Addendum for Sale of Other Property by Buyer (TXR...

As smart-home technology becomes more prevalent in homes, buyer’s agents should be mindful of where and how they are communicating with...

Along with setting rules for licensees, the Texas Real Estate Commission also governs what your unlicensed assistants can do on your...

Many homeowners have installed smart-home devices that allow them to see or hear what’s going on in their home when they’re not there. It...

My client’s contract to sell his home fell through, and the buyer and seller disagree over who is at fault and who should get the earnest...