How to Read a Texas Property Survey Before Closing
A Texas property survey shows boundaries, easements, setbacks, and encroachments. Here is how to read the drawing and spot red flags before closing.
Home Buying articles
Practical Texas real estate guides on Home Buying, written by the LRG team. San Antonio · Austin · Killeen
292 articles in Home Buying
New Construction Punch List and Builder Warranty Claims in Texas
Texas builders offer warranty coverage as contract terms, and the RCLA requires a 60-day written notice before you can sue over defects.
Tesla Roadster at Giga Texas: Austin Housing Impact (2026)
Tesla unveiled its second-generation Roadster on October 15, 2026, at SpaceX's McGregor test facility near Waco and says it is targeting production in 2028. Tesla engineering…
Cost of Living in Cedar Park TX vs Austin: 2026 Comparison
Comparison · Guide Cost of Living in Cedar Park TX vs Austin: 2026 Comparison Connect with LRG → Cedar Park's cost of living falls below the…
Sell My House for Cash in San Antonio: How It Works
Process · Guide Sell My House for Cash in San Antonio: How It Works Connect with LRG → Cash home sales in San Antonio skip the…
Sellers Temporary Lease in Texas: How the Rent-Back Agreement Works After Closing
A seller's temporary residential lease in Texas, governed by TREC Form 15-7, lets the seller remain in the home as a tenant for up to 90…
Deed Restrictions in Texas: What Buyers Need to Check
Texas deed restrictions control what you can build, modify, and use on your property. Here is how to find them before closing and what happens if…
Buying a Home on Septic in Central Texas: Inspection, Cost, and What VA Buyers Need to Know
Buying a home with a private septic system in Texas adds inspection, maintenance, and regulatory steps that city-sewer buyers skip entirely. Inspections run $300 to $600,…
Texas HOA Laws: Chapter 209 Buyer and Homeowner Rights
Texas Property Code Chapter 209 gives homeowners specific rights against HOA overreach, from resale certificate requirements to foreclosure limits.
Mineral Rights When Buying a Home in Texas: What the Deed Does Not Tell You
Mineral rights in Texas are a separate estate from the surface, and the mineral estate is legally dominant. Buyers face three key due diligence steps: reviewing…
Easements in Texas Real Estate: What Every Property Buyer Should Check Before Closing
An easement gives someone else a legal right to use part of your property for a specific purpose. Texas recognizes four main types, and prescriptive easements…
Over 65 Property Tax Exemption in Texas: School District Freeze, Filing, and What Homeowners Save
Texas homeowners who turn 65 qualify for substantial property tax relief on their primary residence. The standard homestead exemption shelters $140,000 of appraised value from school…
