Tierra Grande

July 2005

In This Issue

Residential Price Trends

Buyers’ and Sellers’ Markets

Tenant-in-Common Syndications

Mineral Sales Through Mail

Rural Land Prices Skyrocket

Women in Commercial Brokerage

Global Commercial Markets

Residential Rental Supply

Tax Increment Financing

Vacation Home Deductions

Features

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Jun 10 2005

Risky Business: Mineral Sales by Mail

Mineral owners, beware. Offers to buy your minerals through the mail may be misleading. Before sponding, read the deed carefully.

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Jun 10 2005

ABCs of TIF

Forty-eight states have tax increment financing (TIF) laws. Learn more about Texas' TIF laws and why cities and counties are finding this financing and economic development tool increasingly useful.

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Vacation Home Deductions: Relax and Save Tax

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Jun 10 2005

Vacation Home Deductions: Relax and Save Tax

Vacation homes can reduce income taxes under certain circumstances. This column reviews the general rules for vacation homes and summarizes new tax planning perspectives that enable taxpayers to maximize vacation...

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Jun 10 2005

Playing in the Big League

Women are still rare in commercial real estate, but these successful Houston brokers are chalking up some impressive stats.

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A Walk on the Supply Side: Texas Residential Rental Market

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Jun 10 2005

A Walk on the Supply Side: Texas Residential Rental Market

A look at the supply side of Texas residential market using Census Bureau data.

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Jun 10 2005

As the Commercial World Turns

More than ever, global events are influencing business returns. Topics at a pension fund investors conference illustrate the variety and scope of concerns.

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Jun 10 2005

A Time to Sell, A Time to Buy

Take a look behind the scenes at what causes the changes from buyers' to sellers' markets and how licensees can benefit from reading the market.

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Land Markets

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Jun 10 2005

Up, Up and Away: Rural Land Prices Soar

Texas land prices just keep rising, with no end in sight. Lack of appealing investment alternatives and widespread lust for recreational properties are fueling the ascent.

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Jun 10 2005

TIC Fever

Properties purchased as tenants-in-common (TICs) are becoming more popular. However, there are some pitfalls for real estate investors and brokers that should be considered carefully.

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