January 2010

Stimulus package this, stimulus package that. Exactly how much money are we talking here? And what does it have to be spent on? Learn more about Texas’ piece of the stimulus pie.

Mortgage rates are low right now, but don’t expect that to last. When the government quits buying mortgage-backed securities, rates will head up and away.

This is their grandfather’s ranch. Following the stewardship practices that have been in place for 130 years, a Hill Country family produces top-quality beef, ultrafine wool and mohair, all the while keeping the land healthy and productive for generations to come.

Do you think of shopping as an “experience”? Some retailers eager to lure shoppers toward their cash registers are looking for ways to make buying more fun — maybe even photo-worthy.

When it comes to Texas land markets, expensive things come in small packages. It’s the discount store deal: buying in bulk reaps savings — some larger than others depending on the region of the state.

Commercial investors who want to pick up distressed properties need to understand the risks of doing deals without reliable property values. Here are the risks of using direct capitalization to estimate those values.

Good news is in short supply these days. But amidst nationwide economic woes, homes are actually more affordable thanks to low mortgage rates and depressed prices.

Wind can generate electricity, but without power lines, it’s not going anywhere. Here’s a heads up and how-to for landowners who may have land condemned for transmission line easements.