Author: txlh
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Jessica Rumbaugh named Realtor of the Year Finalist by Austin Board of Realtors
Congrats to Jessica Rumbaugh, Broker and Owner of Texas Land and Home for being named a Realtor of the Year Finalist by the Austin Board of Realtors. The finalists were anonymously chosen by the Industry Awards committee based on their outstanding accomplishments this past year. These individuals demonstrate the highest level of integrity and commitment to […]
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Jessica Rumbaugh named a 2021 Realtor to Watch by Texas Association of Realtors
The REALTORS® to Watch Award is a Texas Young Professionals Network award recognizing excellence in leadership, community involvement, and everything else that makes a well-rounded young professional successful in real estate. Any active REALTOR® member of Texas REALTORS® under the age of 40 can apply for this award. This award recognizes excellence in leadership, community […]
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Why Agricultural Land Really Should Be Considered As A Serious Investment.
I want to jump on one of my biggest soap boxes – investing in agricultural based land. To give you a little background on who I am and why I feel this way, I was raised in a small farming community down on the Gulf Coast in Texas. Families farm a lot of rice, cotton, […]
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First Time Home Buyers – Info Series
For first time buyers, buying a home can be both an exciting and stressful adventure. Let’s face it, acquiring the keys to your new home is likely one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. If you are considering becoming a homeowner, chances are you are wondering where to begin. To help answer some of your questions, I’ve created a step by step blog series to guide you through the home buying process. Step 1: Become pre-approved / determine your budget
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Covid-19 Relief Options Announced for Borrowers with FHA Mortgages
As the US is on a halted standby status, keeping many from working and bringing in their usual income, we are glad to pass along the information that the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced last week that those with FHA mortgages and some reverse mortgages are eligible for relief options. Homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments are urged to contact their mortgage servicer to discuss options.
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Jessica Rumbaugh Joins the Prestigious REALTORS® Land Institute
Jessica Rumbaugh Joins the Prestigious REALTORS® Land Institute January 28, 2020 – The REALTORS® Land Institute has announced that Jessica Rumbaugh, Broker, Texas Land and Home Real Estate, TexasLandandHome.com of El Campo, TX, was officially granted membership to the organization on January 27, 2020. The REALTORS® Land Institute provides the expertise, camaraderie, and resources that are the foundation for all land real estate professionals to become the […]
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What Are My Liabilities As A Landowner?
The degree to which you are responsible for the safety and well being of others on your property as a Texas landowner depends on a few details – namely why was that person on your property to begin with and what was their level of permission to be there in the first place? 1. Trespassers […]
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Leasing Your Land
A topic that comes up fairly often in my real estate business is the topic of leases. Whatever your particular circumstance may be, land leases are very common practice and you are likely to encounter one at some point. I have written this post to serve as a resource to help you start navigating the ins and outs of putting together a lease.
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What is a Wildlife Management Tax Exemption?
Did you know there is an alternative option to maintain your agricultural property tax exemption?
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What is an Ag Exemption?
“I am looking at this 10 acre property, and it says there is an Agricultural Exemption for the taxes. What does that mean?”