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The CDC Did What?!
On Friday, September 4, the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) issued an emergency order that puts a moratorium on many evictions...
seanbukowski
Sep 5, 20204 min read
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Will COVID-19 Be the End of Cities?
Last week, we wrote about the hot Austin residential housing market. And how COVID is affecting that housing market. It is certainly on...
seanbukowski
Aug 31, 20202 min read
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Austin Residential Housing Market is Soaring
As most people know by now, Tesla recently announced that it would build a Gigafactory in southeast Austin, near the Austin-Bergstrom...
seanbukowski
Aug 23, 20203 min read
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Attorney General Says Local Eviction Ordinances are Unlawful
As most commercial property owners in Texas know, many municipalities throughout the State have placed a moratorium on evictions during...
seanbukowski
Aug 12, 20202 min read
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How to Fight Skyrocketing Appraisal Values of Commercial Properties in Texas
Increased demand in a given neighborhood is the key factor in rising appraisal values. When a building sells for a certain price, that...
seanbukowski
Aug 11, 20201 min read
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FIVE ISSUES FACING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS IN A COVID WORLD
Commercial real estate investors have always had a lot of moving parts in a closing to be in control of - with due diligence being one of...
seanbukowski
Jul 31, 20202 min read
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Formal Hearings do not Have to be the Final Step in Your Property Tax Protest
As every Texas property owner knows, we are in the middle of property tax protest season. Too often in that process, the results of the...
seanbukowski
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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The Feasibility Period for Commercial Real Estate Transaction
Most contracts regarding the purchase of commercial real estate, provide for a “feasibility period” after the contract is signed (aka the...
seanbukowski
Jun 3, 20201 min read
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Planning and Zoning Considerations When Purchasing Property
It’s vital not to be transfixed only by a property’s aesthetic. Learning about the area you want to purchase a property in is not...
seanbukowski
Jun 3, 20201 min read
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Easements on Real Property Explained
When it comes to getting an easement, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got a real estate attorney in Austin, TX, to help you. It would be...
seanbukowski
Jun 3, 20201 min read
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How to Implement Construction Contract Modifications
A contract is a legally binding document, but that doesn’t mean one won’t require updates to ensure it is consistent with the laws of the...
seanbukowski
Mar 4, 20201 min read
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What is Commercial Relief?
Taxes are a fact of life that can’t be denied, but there are ways to ease some of the pressure. It can come in the form of commercial...
seanbukowski
Mar 4, 20201 min read
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Important Tips for Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Austin, TX
You’ll need more than a top real estate attorneys in Austin, TX, to be successful in the property market. It’s a competitive field where...
seanbukowski
Feb 19, 20201 min read
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Results of Legislative Session on Property Taxes
The Texas legislative session ended about a month ago. Governor Abbott did not call for a special session, so the legislature is now...
seanbukowski
Jul 5, 20191 min read
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Latest Update on Austin’s Land Development Code Rewrite
In a previous blog post, we updated you on the Austin City Council’s latest attempt to reform and rewrite the Land Development Code. At...
seanbukowski
May 22, 20193 min read
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Commercial Real Estate Terms You Should Know
It's normal for a particular career field to have its own lingo, and commercial real estate investing is no different. As a new real...
seanbukowski
Apr 14, 20192 min read
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City of Austin to Once Again Attempt to Fix Land Development Code
As you probably recall, the City of Austin recently spent over five years planning a re-write of the Austin Land Development Code (“LDC”)...
seanbukowski
Apr 4, 20192 min read
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Legal Tips For Purchasing Commercial Real Estate
Are you considering getting into the commercial real estate business? To start, you’ll want to carefully consider what area you’d prefer...
seanbukowski
Mar 15, 20191 min read
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Proposed Property Tax Plans Unlikely to Provide Commercial Relief
At the start of the current legislative session, we wrote about Governor Abbott’s proposals for dealing with rising property taxes and...
seanbukowski
Mar 7, 20192 min read
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Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Real Estate Attorney
Whether you're buying your first home, selling a home, or you're a commercial real estate investor looking to purchase a property, the...
seanbukowski
Feb 28, 20192 min read
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