Foundation Problems After Closing: What Texas Buyers and Investors Need to Know
Expansive clay soil in Texas (particularly along the I-35 corridor and around San Antonio) causes significant ground movement, driving a major portion of foundation disputes. The core challenge for investors is distinguishing between true construction defects, seller non-disclosure, and normal soil settling—each carrying different legal and financial consequences.
The Earnest Money Mistake That Costs Texas Investors the Most (and How to Avoid It)
Earnest money disputes are the most common—yet easily avoidable—issue crossing my desk. Rather than flaws in standard Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) contracts, these disputes usually stem from buyers treating crucial contract clauses as standard boilerplate and rushing through deals.
I've Watched Hundreds of Texas Real Estate Deals Go Wrong. Here's What I Learned.
Written by a San Antonio-based litigation attorney, the Texas Property Brief offers a unique perspective on Texas real estate by focusing on how deals fail rather than how to sell them. Drawing from experience with real estate disputes, construction defects, partner litigation, and insurance defense, the Davila Cobos aims to help investors, landlords, and developers avoid legal battles.