Houston is seeing growth in jobs in the manufacturing sector after several years in decline. The growth is four times the national average.What’s happening to spur the 4.6 percent in annual job growth? German companies find Houston meets their needsHouston...
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Common commercial real estate mistakes to avoid
Successful commercial real estate investment requires strong business acumen. In Texas especially, to triumph in the commercial real estate market, an investor needs to be prepared. Just like any worthwhile enterprise, investing in commercial real estate isn’t...
Tax reform law impacts different areas of business
Since its conception, the sweeping tax law passed last week has been hurdling through Congress at a brisk pace. With numerous areas being reformed, keeping abreast of all the changes has been difficult as both the House and Senate were forced to give and take. Now...
Jennifer Elskes Named to SuperLawyers
We are pleased to announce that our own Jennifer Elskes has once again been named to the SuperLawyers list for 2017. She has been rated at the very top of estate planning and probate attorneys serving the Houston metro.It is not the first such honor for her. She was...
Are Empty Bank Branches A Goldmine For Developers?
Today, more and more people are doing their banking online or at ATMs. What does this mean for the nation's approximately 90,000 bank branches?According to an article from National Real Estate Investor, it might mean a 20 percent reduction in the number of branches...
How capital gains taxes can be limited when selling your business
The process of selling a business is rife with complexities. Some of these complexities are legal in nature, such as how best to structure the sale.How the sale of your business isn’t only a legal matter. There are also a number of possible tax consequences from...
Do Tree Regulations Impact Economic Development?
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested that local governments consider for the special session starting July 18 a provision that would nix local tree regulations. Present in more than 50 municipalities across Texas, tree regulations usually require landowners to pay...
What Developers Need To Know About Senate Bill 1796
In Texas, effluent (treated sewage water) is usually disposed of one of two ways: it is either spread out over the ground in what is referred to as land application or it is discharged into a stream or creek. Senate Bill 1796 intends to make the latter illegal in the...