by Austin Gilleland – House Bill 2237 made numerous changes to Texas mechanic’s and materialman’s lien laws in Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code. These revisions apply to prime contracts entered on or after January 1, 2022. Below are some of the more substantive changes made by HB 2237. Updated Form and Process for Lien …
by Austin Gilleland – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) slashed interest rates to stimulate a stifled economy. The near-zero interest rates have contributed to a booming housing market that will be a chief concern for the Fed through 2022 as it fights to curb inflation. Impending Rate Hikes …
by Ron Holmes and Austin Gilleland – You might be surprised to learn that Crowdfunding offers yet another avenue to raise equity for commercial real estate transactions. We think of Crowdfunding as something Millennials do to raise money for pet projects (think of GoFundMe). Not so. The Securities Act of 1933 permits an issuer to …