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Tierra Grande

July 2014

July 2014

In This Issue

Buda, Kyle, San Marcos Market Profiles

Metro/Border Housing Markets

Water Policy

Homebuyers’ Survey

Flood Insurance and Home Values

Who Owns Water?

Rental Losses for Part-Timers

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Features

Whose Water Is It Anyway?
8 minute read
Jul 20 2015

Whose Water Is It Anyway?

Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? The state owns nearly all the water in Texas. However, state law and statutes spell out circumstances in which landowners may use water on their property for limited purposes.

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Just Add Water
Land Markets
4 minute read
Jul 03 2014

Just Add Water

Failure to plan is planning to fail. That’s why Texas has projections of water supplies and needs through 2060. Plus, all regions of the state have detailed plans for acquiring emergency supplies during extreme droughts.

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Part-Time Pitfalls
3 minute read
Jul 03 2014

Part-Time Pitfalls

Real estate professionals who own and manage rental properties part time must meet the tax law’s “material participation” and documentation requirement to be eligible to deduct rental losses.

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Rising Flood Insurance, Sinking Home Values
4 minute read
Jul 03 2014

Rising Flood Insurance, Sinking Home Values

Flood insurance premiums are rising thanks to federal legislation requiring them to reflect actual flood risk. A Center study shows that increases in insurance and other housing costs ultimately reduce home values.

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How Homebuyers Shop
5 minute read
Jul 03 2014

How Homebuyers Shop

Don’t worry about the Internet luring your clients away. A National Association of Realtors survey reveals that real estate professionals continue to play a huge role when it comes to people purchasing a home.

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Branding Small-Town Texas
8 minute read
Jul 03 2014

Branding Small-Town Texas

Buda, Kyle and San Marcos are among the fastest-growing towns in Texas. City officials hope to maintain a small-town feel while welcoming residents and businesses eager to leave the hustle and bustle of Austin behind.

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Major Metros, Border Cities: Comparing Housing Markets
10 minute read
Jul 03 2014

Major Metros, Border Cities: Comparing Housing Markets

Comparing Houston’s or Dallas’ economies to Laredo’s or El Paso’s may not be apples to oranges, exactly. Granny Smith apples to Gala apples may be a better analogy.

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