How Natural Disasters Affect Homebuying Decisions | How Natural Disasters Affect Homebuying Decisions | | Wesley Miller | 2024-03-25T05:00:00Z | technical-report
| Residential
| Property damage prevents home sales and pushes people out of homeownership, but damage-induced movers tend to sort into higher income neighborhoods.
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Lessons from Harvey | Lessons from Harvey | How Natural Disasters Affect Homebuying Decisions | Wesley Miller | 2024-03-25T05:00:00Z | tierra-grande
| Residential
| Little is known about how natural disasters affect Texans’ housing choices, but Houstonians’ response to Hurricane Harvey provides clues.
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Nothing to Hide | Nothing to Hide | New Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act | Rusty Adams | 2024-03-11T05:00:00Z | tierra-grande
| Legal Issues
| Those doing business through entities should be aware of new requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. Failure to comply could result in civil or criminal penalties.
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Thinking Outside the Grid | Thinking Outside the Grid | How Innovative Communities Can Address Growing Pains | Harold D. Hunt and Bucky Banks | 2024-02-26T06:00:00Z | tierra-grande
| Development
| For years, communities in states like Florida and Arizona have been experimenting with new ways to address problems such as traffic congestion and overtaxed power grids. Is Texas learning from them?
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Texas Housing Insight | Texas Housing Insight | | Joshua Roberson and Koby McMeans | 2024-02-20T06:00:00Z | technical-report
| Residential
| Despite mortgage rates continuing to fall from their elevated level, housing sales haven't rebounded. The average price has fallen alongside home sales, with homes costing $2,000 less than in November.
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Outlook for the Texas Economy | Outlook for the Texas Economy | | Joshua Roberson and Koby McMeans | 2024-02-14T06:00:00Z | technical-report
| Texas Economy
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The Texas economy remained resilient with consumer confidence rising despite high inflation. The labor market posted strong monthly gains while unemployment fell for the first time since April.
| | Digital and Print | 2046 | https://www.recenter.tamu.edu/articles/technical-report/outlook-for-the-texas-economy | https://assets.recenter.tamu.edu/Documents/Articles/2046.pdf |
Texas Border Economy | Texas Border Economy | | Joshua Roberson | 2024-02-12T06:00:00Z | technical-report
| Texas Economy
| Economic indicators along the border were mixed in fourth quarter 2023. Border employment grew and the unemployment rate fell. Click here to subscribe.
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All in the Family | All in the Family | Strategies for Retaining Heirloom-Quality Real Property | William D. Elliott | 2024-02-12T06:00:00Z | tierra-grande
| Taxes
| Say you have a property that’s been in your family for generations, and you’d like to pass it on to your children while minimizing tax liabilities. This case study shows it can be done.
| | Digital and Print | 2404 | https://www.recenter.tamu.edu/articles/tierra-grande/All-in-the-Family-2404 | https://assets.recenter.tamu.edu/Documents/Articles/2404.pdf |
String of Perils | String of Perils | Understanding Texas Homeowners Insurance Forms and Coverage Limits | Richard Rudolph | 2024-01-29T06:00:00Z | tierra-grande
| Insurance
| Breaking news: Insurance is complicated. This guide to the different types of perils, policy forms, and coverage types can help you better understand your choices for property coverage and make informed decisions.
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Land Occupier's Liability Guide | Land Occupier's Liability Guide | | Rusty Adams | 2024-01-22T06:00:00Z | technical-report
| Legal Issues
| This guide provides an introduction to land occupier’s liability in Texas. It gives a basic understanding of liability concepts and the potential pitfalls for owners and occupiers of land.
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