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Tierra Grande

April 2016

April 2016

In This Issue

Texas Housing Supply

Commercial Construction

Water Planning for the Future

Real Estate Legislation

Midland/Odessa Housing Markets

Staying in Good with the IRS

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Features

Nonresidential Construction and the Texas Business Cycle
12 minute read
Mar 24 2016

Nonresidential Construction and the Texas Business Cycle

New Center research shows that the commercial (nonresidential) real estate cycle does not follow the ups and downs of the Texas economy.

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Oil’s Impact on Midland and Odessa Housing
8 minute read
Mar 21 2016

Oil’s Impact on Midland and Odessa Housing

As oil prices and employment slipped, data reveal Midland’s and Odessa’s housing markets showed no major negative impacts through 2015.

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Glad You Asked
5 minute read
Mar 15 2016

Glad You Asked

Questions from Readers

Legislative changes to real estate laws confused some of our readers (and us, too). Here is a bit of clarification our attorney was able to winnow out.

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On the Rise Again
6 minute read
Mar 07 2016

On the Rise Again

Abundant Land Keeps Texas Flexible

Land, lots of land under starry skies above. Texas has it, and acquiring it is easier than in other states. That’s the cornerstone of Texas’ flexible housing supply.

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Water Planning and Groundwater Management
Land Markets
5 minute read
Feb 11 2016

Water Planning and Groundwater Management

Texas is ahead of the game in planning to meet increasing water demand as its population grows. Here’s what’s been done so far.

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‘Good Facts’ Can Reduce Taxes
3 minute read
Feb 10 2016

‘Good Facts’ Can Reduce Taxes

Want to stay in the IRS’ good graces? “Good facts” are similar to good grades in school. How do you earn them? Plan your tax strategy carefully and document, document, document.

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