Representing Consumers in Texas Real Estate Transactions: Leading Lawyers on Negotiating Property Deals and Overcoming Legal Challenges (Inside the Minds)

Representing Consumers in Texas Real Estate Transactions provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on assisting clients in closing residential and commercial property deals. Featuring experienced partners from law firms across the state, these experts outline unique aspects of the law, including taxes and zoning restrictions, and identify key strategies for navigating property selection and offer processes. These top lawyers offer specific advice on assisting clients in understanding title insurance and escrow agency, leveraging the US Tax Code to exchange Texas real estate while deferring capital gains or losses, and the unique factors associated with the acquisition and sale of Texas farm and ranchland. From successfully undertaking the real estate purchase and loan application processes to assisting clients with contract negotiations, these experts ensure loan documents match with initial agreements and divulge best practices for litigating cases ranging from foreclosure to breach of contract claims. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this dynamic legal field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Jeremy T. Brown, Irelan McDaniel PLLC - "Understanding the Basics of Texas Title Insurance and Escrow Agency"
2. Lisa Tomiko Blackburn, Blackburn Law PLLC - "Using 1031 Exchanges to Preserve Investment Capital in Texas Real Estate"
3. James D. Eggleston Jr., Eggleston King LLP - "Understanding The Unique Factors and Challenges of Client Representation in Texas Real Estate Transactions, Particularly Farm and Ranch Land"
4. Caleb Moore, The Law Firm of Caleb Moore PLLC, and George Galloway, GGW PLLC - "Texas Consumer Real Estate Transaction and Litigation Issues: What Attorneys Need to Know When Representing Buyers and Borrowers Purchasing a Home"
Appendices include:

Appendix A: Owner's Policy of Title Insurance
Appendix B: Texas Residential Owner's Policy of Title Insurance, One-to-Four Family Residence (Form T-1R)
Appendix C: Commitment for Title Insurance (Form T-7)
Appendix D: Texas Endorsement Chart
Appendix E: Sample 1031 Exchange Cooperation Clause
Appendix F: What Rights Do Farmers and Ranchers Have To Use, Sell and Restrict "Their Water?"