MUD Districts, PIDs and Your Austin-Area Tax Bill
Two similar Austin-area homes, very different tax bills. How MUD taxes, PID assessments and overlapping districts stack up, and what to check before you buy.
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Real estate, explained by people who close deals
Guides on the parts of a transaction that actually cost people money — written by licensed TheKabza.com agents, with every legal and tax claim checked and sourced.
The Texas Option Period, Explained for Buyers
What the Texas option period really gives a buyer, how the days are counted, what the option fee buys, and what to finish before it expires at five.
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The 1031 Exchange Clock: 45-Day and 180-Day Rules Explained
How the 45-day identification and 180-day completion windows actually run, the three identification rules, boot, and the sequencing errors that kill deals.
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Closing Costs in Texas: What Buyers and Sellers Actually Pay
A working breakdown of Texas closing costs for both sides: buyer line items, who pays the owner's title policy, tax proration, and the year-two escrow shock.
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Who Pays the Real Estate Agent? What Changed in 2024
Who pays the real estate agent after the 2024 NAR settlement: how buyer-agent fees are funded now, what your representation agreement must say, and what sellers should weigh.
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