Buying or Selling Real Estate? I Can Help!
In addition to being an experienced real estate attorney, Trey Wilson is also a real estate salesperson licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), and a Realtor (member of the […]
DTPA applies to Real Estate Fraud
It’s no secret that real estate fraud is rampant in Texas. Today’s hot real estate markets, combined with the vast number of people moving to Texas from other places, provide […]
“Wrongful” Failure to Release Earnest Money
Earnest money disputes arise when both the buyer and seller of real estate believe that the actions (or inaction) of the other caused a Contracted-for sale to fall through. The emotional […]
Certain Claims Against Realtors Not Subject To Deceptive Trade Practices Act
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (the “DTPA”) is a powerful statute that provides consumers of goods or services with relief for certain acts by the Sellers of such goods. […]
Understanding Damages in Trespass & Tree Destruction Cases
The types of cases we handle in our San Antonio real estate law practice frequently come in batches or waves. Other than the usual basket of fence line and boundary disputes, […]
S.A. Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Short Term Rentals
The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio has upheld a Bexar County trial court’s determination that restrictive covenants / deed restrictions limiting use of property “solely for residential purposes” prohibits […]
Forcing the Sale: Specific Performance in Real Estate
Typically, parties enter contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate with some degree of enthusiasm, and intentions to consummate the transaction under the terms agreed-upon. However, circumstances (and […]
Buying Foreclosure Property Can be Perilous
Buying property at a foreclosure sale can undoubtedly present a savvy buyer with tremendous opportunity for profit. Death, disability, divorce, job loss, and financial woes are the frequent companions of […]
UPDATED: Landlord /Property Manager’s Guide to Evictions in Bexar County
Upon popular request and after lots of procrastinating, I have updated my Primer on Residential Evictions in Bexar County, Texas. I first wrote the Primer in 2011 as a resource for […]
Celebrating Another Court Victory for Our Client
JURY FINDS IN FAVOR OF OUR DEFENDANT-CLIENT IN LAWSUIT OVER VEHICLE REPOSSESSION This week we are celebrating a defense jury verdict reached on behalf of our client SFM MOTORS, INC. […]
Real Estate Pros Must Disclose Self-Dealing
It is no secret that Texas real estate professionals (brokers, agents, etc.) are frequently principals in real estate transactions. That is, real estate brokers and agents — like other people […]
