Author: Andrew Gardner | LEAP Properties

How to Evict a Tenant in Texas: The Complete 2026 Process

August 1, 2026

Evicting a tenant in Texas is faster than in most states, and the process became even faster in 2026. But landlords must follow every step correctly. The most common reason a landlord loses an eviction case is not because the court feels sorry for the tenant. It is because the landlord gave the eviction notice … Continued

The Texas Foreclosure Timeline: From First Missed Payment to Auction Day

July 28, 2026

By Andrew Gardner

Texas has one of the fastest foreclosure processes in the country. There is no lawsuit, no judge, and no hearing. A trustee sells your house under a document you signed at closing. We have bought a lot of houses in Texas and knowing the Texas foreclosure process timeline is genuinely useful, because every stage has … Continued

What Does Pre-Foreclosure Mean in Texas (And What Should You Do About It)?

July 27, 2026

By Andrew Gardner

Somebody told you your house is in pre-foreclosure. Maybe you saw it labeled that way on Zillow, or maybe you worked it out from the fifth letter this week offering to buy it fast. Pre-foreclosure means you have defaulted on your mortgage and the lender has taken a formal step toward selling the house — … Continued

When Is It Too Late to Stop Foreclosure in Texas? A Day-by-Day Answer

July 26, 2026

By Andrew Gardner

You are asking this question because there is a date on a piece of paper and you need to know whether it is still worth doing anything. Here is the answer nobody gives you straight: it is not too late until the auctioneer takes the first bid on your house. Not when the notice arrives. … Continued

How to Stop an HOA Foreclosure in Texas

July 21, 2026

By Andrew Gardner

Most Houston-area homeowners are shocked to learn their homeowners association can take their house over unpaid dues. Not the mortgage company — the HOA. It is true, and it happens. The process generally involves more preliminary steps than an ordinary Texas nonjudicial mortgage foreclosure, it requires a judge, and Texas gives you protections you almost … Continued

How to Stop Foreclosure in Texas: 7 Options When You’re Behind on Payments

July 14, 2026

By Andrew Gardner

If you are looking for how to stop foreclosure in Texas, you are probably holding a letter you did not want to open, and you want to know two things: how much time do I have, and what can I actually do. Both answers are in this guide. The honest version of the first one … Continued