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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have once again updated their Selling Guide for those seeking a loan to buy a unit in a condominium regime. On March 18, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued new updates to project standards and property insurance requirements. The updates, found in Lender Letter LL-2026-03, come in response to industryRead more

In a summer filled with heart wrenching floods and rising lake levels across large swaths of Texas, the idea of a water shortage seems far-fetched. The reality is many cities in Texas are forced to grapple with water shortages daily. While there may be enough water supply to address the needs of residents and businessesRead more

The real estate development industry is full of trends. Usually, the trends involve design aspects of the home or community or the latest in amenities, but recently new trends in land banking are arising. One of these new trends is land banking by homebuilders, which has added complications for common interest ownership communities. What isRead more

After 140 days of debate, the 89th Texas Legislative Session has come to a conclusion. The following list of bills highlights important new laws affecting the real estate industry that will go into effect later this year. Also, be sure to check out our legislative update for the POA industry detailing the new laws affectingRead more

RMWBH is proud to announce five deserving attorneys have been named to new roles within the firm. Jane Janecek and Drew Senulis of our Real Estate team have been named Equity Shareholders. Elissa Ballew, Cyra Dumitru and Justin Spears have been named Shareholders. Jane has been a crucial member of the real estate team forRead more

The questions surrounding the Corporate Transparency Act have made property owners associations (POAs) take a closer look at their tax status. POAs that are tax exempt usually maintain an exemption under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Some non-profit corporations, including those that maintain a 501(c)(4) tax exemption, may be exempt from the filingRead more

The United States was founded on the principle of religious freedom. This is an aspect of our laws we learn in our earliest history class. The issue of religious freedom was so important to the Founders that the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens’ right to freely exerciseRead more

The real estate development industry has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 50 years. The traditional cookie-cutter communities have evolved into vast lifestyle communities to fit the needs of individuals and families of all ages and sizes. An intriguing aspect of the rise of the lifestyle community has been the growth of ageRead more

The attorneys of RMWBH have created a foundation that clients have depended on for over 40 years. A building block for that foundation, and a person crucial to the firm’s future success, is Shareholder Jane Janecek. Jane has risen through the RMWBH ranks, initially joining the firm as an Associate Attorney at Butler Hailey. AfterRead more

Millions of entities across the United States must get ready to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new federal law that goes into effect on January 1, 2024. The CTA requires most small entities to file reports with the federal government, identifying information about itself, its “company applicants,” and its “beneficial owners.” TheRead more