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Tierra Grande

April 2008

April 2008

In This Issue

Retiring to Mexico

Commercial Energy Conservation

Texas Housing Bubble?

Preserving King Ranch Wildlife

Wind Rights

Science of Forecasting

Value of Green Homes

New Home Sale Rules

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Bubble Watch 2008
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Apr 24 2008

Bubble Watch 2008

House values are determined by net rents. Stock price-to-earnings ratios can be helpful when studying home price-to-rents ratios. Monitoring these ratios can yield a "normal" price-to-rent ratio for an area,...
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Blazing the Preservation Trail: King Ranch’s Legacy of Wildlife Stewardship
Land Markets
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Apr 24 2008

Blazing the Preservation Trail: King Ranch’s Legacy of Wildlife Stewardship

King Ranch shareholders have been well ahead of the curve in their commitment to a conservation-driven land management ethic. As early as 1912, the ranch's business decisions were made only...
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Viva Retirement! Looking South of the Border
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Apr 24 2008

Viva Retirement! Looking South of the Border

Studies show that Americans retiring to Mexico are seeking a lower cost of living and better quality of life. Most still want to live where there are other Americans so...
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Green House Values
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Apr 24 2008

Green House Values

Some buyers choose green amenities for their earth-friendly benefits; others want lower bills. Green features generally do not add to the value of a home until sufficient sales data show...
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Wind Rights and Wrongs
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Apr 24 2008

Wind Rights and Wrongs

Wind leases differ from mineral leases in significant ways. For example, signing bonuses are less for wind leases, terms are of different length, royalty payments are not protected by statute...
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What’s in YOUR Building?
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Apr 24 2008

What’s in YOUR Building?

Cities are encouraging builders to develop commercial buildings to meet energy-efficient LEED standards. Retrocommissioning, the process of analyzing system performance in existing buildings for the purpose of improving operations and...
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Home Sale Rules Enhanced
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Apr 24 2008

Home Sale Rules Enhanced

Several new IRS rulings accommodate the needs of taxpayers who sell their homes "early" because of "unforseen circumstances."
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Search for Tomorrow: The Science of Forecasting
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Apr 24 2008

Search for Tomorrow: The Science of Forecasting

Accurate forecasting facilitates better business decisions. But accuracy requires information that is not readily available. Although forecasting is a complicated and inexact science, it is nevertheless valuable
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