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## [Emotional Support & Service Animals](https://hmbtx.com/blog/emotional-support-service-animals)

 March 28, 2018

The Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) is a federal law that prohibits landlords from discriminating based on...

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## [Foreclosure Basics](https://hmbtx.com/blog/foreclosure-basics)

 October 5, 2017

All states have a procedure for foreclosing on real property which is pledged as collateral for a...

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## [Avoiding Personal Liability for Business Debts](https://hmbtx.com/blog/avoiding-personal-liability-for-business-debts)

 August 14, 2017

It is impossible to operate a business without creating business liabilities. One of your primary...

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## [Common Real Estate Contract Mistakes](https://hmbtx.com/blog/common-real-estate-contract-mistakes)

 July 11, 2017

Here are ten of the more common mistakes I see when reviewing real estate contracts.

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## [Protecting Real Estate Investments with a Series LLC](https://hmbtx.com/blog/protecting-real-estate-investments-with-a-series-llc)

 June 8, 2017

Recent legislation, combined with protections historically available in Texas, make Texas one of...

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## [The Basics of an LLC](https://hmbtx.com/blog/the-basics-of-an-llc)

 May 21, 2017

A limited liability company or LLC offers the flexibility and tax advantages of a partnership while...

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## [Who Selects the Title Company?](https://hmbtx.com/blog/who-selects-the-title-company)

 April 16, 2017

Who has the right to select the title company? This is a perennial controversy which can raise...

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## [Buying or Selling Rental Properties](https://hmbtx.com/blog/buying-or-selling-rental-properties)

 March 23, 2017

One to four family residential investment properties are commonly bought or sold in transactions in...

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## [Contracts for Deed and Lease with Purchase Option](https://hmbtx.com/blog/contracts-for-deed-and-lease-with-purchase-option)

 January 14, 2017

Legislation passed in 2005 amended the laws dealing with executory contracts. An executory contract...

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## [Seller Carried Second Liens](https://hmbtx.com/blog/seller-carried-second-liens)

 September 3, 2016

As loan qualification requirements become harder to meet, more buyers are looking at owner...