Who owns mineral rights has become a hot issue in parts of the Southwest, particularly in the Fort Worth and Dallas areas, where a huge reservoir of natural gas was discovered in recent years.

Right now, most of the mineral-rights purchases and leases are being made in what's known as the Barnett Shale region, which underlies 5,000 square miles of north Texas, although it's quite likely that new exploration technologies will soon be uncovering mineral and gas deposits in other sections of the country. Read more »

Considering the state of the mineral rights market right now there has never been a better time to sell mineral rights. The systems that have been established over the years have made the whole process one that is easier to complete.

Why Indulge In Property Investments? Properties are tangible assets that have been known to appreciate reliably over a period of time. Investment in property can lead to revenues through rental incomes and capital appreciation on sale of the property. There may be tax benefits associated with property investments. Read more »