I frequently read of "Texas soil issues" with regard to foundation problems.

This healthy earnest money was very helpful with start up cost.I had also taken on an investor in this deal, here are those details. 

Obviously not sure if you plan on listing or selling the property off-market --either way, I can bring a bevy of qualified buyers to you property; most likely an all-cash buyer --and a buyer willing to extend escrow to aid your 1031 exchange timeline.As for your 1031 exchange options, I can certainly help identify healthy and safe investments.

Some counties now depending on poor draining soil will require certain advanced systems.

You seem to have an ethical approach (I read some of your website stuff) and I hope you sell this beautiful home for a healthy profit.

If you are located on shallow soil with lots of bedrock, building with a basement is both costly (drilling, blasting) and unwise {water often does not drain well from a rock bowl).  

A good healthy range is 3 to 4%, if you go higher then demand exceeds supply and you'll have artificial values creeping in.

My 3 cents adjusted for inflation Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Having the soil under the foundation change from dry to wet to dry over and over is not good. 

All minerals, water, top soil, all the grows upon the surface and the air above is owned by that title holder.