On August 11th, Houston’s growth as an industrial player received national attention once again. Coming in at $1.93 billion in transactions, the city of Houston is the third-largest industrial real estate market in the country. The report also notes that Dallas came...
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What makes a successful sub-development?
August 2022 expects to see the completion of a new housing development in Forney, Texas. What makes this development news noteworthy is that it represents a unique effort to stand out to prospective buyers by adding luxurious amenities such as, in this case, a massive...
Is now the time to sell a business?
With Congress' ongoing discussions about the federal budget, there could be significant changes to the tax code, possibly including increases in capital gains tax rates. If significant changes to the capital gains tax move forward, you may think 2021 is the right time...
Franchises Part 3: Fee structures and opening
Franchises are a shortcut to becoming a small business owner, in that it provides structure, a business plan and a marketing system. While you will be a part of a more extensive system, you will also be a business owner, and that means opening will require a great...
Is “urban sprawl” a development opportunity?
Many have mixed feelings on the concept of “urban sprawl.” Many critics highlight concerns of social and environmental issues closely tied to the origins of expanding suburban developments surrounding cities. However, in the reality of 2021, urban sprawl appears to be...
Why are people talking about a California-to-Texas business migration?
A recent article for the Dallas Morning News went to great lengths to explain the current trend of tech companies moving to Texas from California. Many attribute this trend to several reasons, such as: Favorable taxation policies for people and businesses Texas is...
Tax planning does not stop just because it is summer
It is natural to put the prospect of tax liability out of mind once tax season ends. However, every transaction and investment will have tax implications no matter what time of year it is made. That is why tax planning is such an essential task for businesses and...
If malls die, what will happen to the space?
The conventional wisdom is that the “age of the mall” is slowly but surely coming to an end. Truthfully, malls are a particular quirk of the American retail landscape. They initially catered to consumers in an era when people moved out of cities and into more suburban...
General solicitation under Rule 506 (c): Part 3
The verification of accredited investors can be a significant hurdle for issuers who want to comply with Rule 506(c) under Regulation D and use general solicitation methods in their offering. The law requires that issuers take “reasonable” steps to verify that every...
All Stephenson Fournier partners named to Super Lawyers 2021
All the partners in the Houston law office of Stephenson Fournier have been named to the 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list. Partners Juli Fournier, Christopher Hanno, and Alison Bloom have all selected as Texas Super Lawyers. Only 5 percent of attorneys in Texas are named...