HOUSTON LAW BLOG
Owners may need variances or exceptions for unusual properties
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Nov 21, 2022 | Real Estate
Houston famously does not have zoning laws, but most major cities do. Despite the lack of zoning laws, there is a complex system of codes, ordinances and rules in place. Zoning rules and other real property codes foster organized growth in a community to ensure that...
Mixed-use buildings continue to grow in popularity
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Nov 16, 2022 | Real Estate
Real estate development types change with the times. The 1950s saw the rise of suburban tracts of single-family housing. More recently, there was a push to renovate and repurpose industrial spaces and old buildings to serve new users. In future decades, the current...
Environmental details impact real estate deals
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Nov 7, 2022 | Business Law, Business Transactions
Property buyers and sellers must understand the impact of environmental regulations when trading in real property, whether for residential or commercial use. Regulations have the force of law and must be followed. Failure to do so sometimes puts a deal in jeopardy and...
Forming successful family partnerships
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Oct 25, 2022 | Business Law
Creating and growing a lucrative business with a spouse, parent, sibling or other close family member is a dream come true for many Texans. It is also a common theme in the nation’s business landscape, as Cornell University says over half of the country’s GDP comes...
Report: Houston well positioned to lead energy transition
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Oct 17, 2022 | Energy Production
Houston has long been known as the Energy Capital of the World and as a headquarters for every traditional energy industry sector, such as oil and gas. A new report says the city and region are also primed to lead the way for the transition to green, renewable energy....