Understanding Your Rights as a Property Owner
Purchasing your first home is always a major accomplishment worth celebrating. But owning a home comes with a lot of less-than-fun requirements including maintenance, repairs, and of course, property taxes. Property taxes are an even bigger commitment in Texas where property owners pay the seventh-highest property tax rate in the country. Paying them can be…
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How Do You Find Your Property Taxes? 3 Easy Ways to Locate Your Property Tax Bill
Owning your own home comes with many responsibilities, and one of the biggest is staying on top of your property taxes. Understanding your property tax bill isn’t just about avoiding late fees, it also impacts your overall budget and helps you plan for future expenses. The easiest ways to find your tax bills are by…
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The Extra Debt from No Payments for 12 Months
If you’re looking for an affordable option to pay off your Texas property taxes, a property tax loan could be a great fit for your needs. Johnson & Starr is dedicated to offering loans that save homes and helping you manage debt, the RIGHT way. Because of our dedication to this, we want property owners…
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How Expensive Are Texas Property Taxes Compared to Other States?
Texas has some of the highest property taxes in the country, making them a major part of homeownership costs. Property tax rates have a direct impact on local prices, affecting mortgage payments and the general cost of living. Because Texas has no state income tax, local governments rely heavily on property taxes to fund local…
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2024 and 2025 Texas Property Tax Penalty and Interest Chart
Don’t take overdue property taxes lightly in Texas. Paying them promptly is crucial because, beginning February 1st of each tax year, unpaid taxes are labeled delinquent and slapped with a 7% penalty. This isn’t a one-off; a 2% increase is added each month. Come July, if taxes remain unpaid, you face the year’s steepest penalty…
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Can You Avoid Paying Property Taxes? Here’s What Happens
What would happen if you stopped paying your property taxes altogether or if there were a way to avoid them entirely? Property taxes play a vital role in funding community infrastructure, especially in Texas where no state income tax exists. So, if you’re wondering if you can avoid paying property taxes in 2025, here’s what…
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How Do You Calculate Your Property Taxes in Texas: A Simple Guide
If you already own your home, how much your property taxes will cost you each year is vital to ensuring financial readiness and avoiding penalties or consequences from delinquent property taxes. What makes property taxes even more confusing is that they can change every year. How do you calculate your property taxes in Texas? Here’s…
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Need Help With Property Taxes? Here Are Five Solutions
Are you struggling to pay your property taxes? You aren’t alone; more than 100,000 Texas homeowners find themselves delinquent on their property taxes each year. Property taxes can be a financial challenge for every homeowner, but there are solutions to help make paying property taxes more manageable. If you need help with your property taxes…
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Property Tax Loan Calculator
If you’re looking for an affordable option to pay off your Texas property taxes, a property tax loan could be a great fit for your needs. At Johnson & Starr, we offer loans that save homes. Our property tax loans are customized to fit your unique situation and can be flexible to adapt to nearly…
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Property Tax Help for Low-Income Homeowners: What You Need to Know
Property taxes are a burden for anyone to pay, and inflation and increased tax rates in Texas each year are not making it any easier. Last year taxes in Harris County increased by an astounding 19% in response to the hurricanes and natural disasters that affected the area, creating a significant strain on homeowners who…
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