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Are Property Tax Loans a Good Idea? Pros and Cons of Property Tax Loans

November 8, 2024

While property taxes are no one’s idea of a good time, if you don’t pay them, there are serious consequences. Once your taxes become delinquent and you’ve been hit with penalties, your tax bill can quickly escalate to a seemingly unmanageable amount. While there are many options to pay a delinquent property tax bill, property…

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How Do Property Tax Loans Work? 

October 25, 2024

Even with recent tax cuts and increases in the homestead exemption, property taxes continue to cause many Texas residents financial difficulty. With costs continuing to rise in every industry, it’s easy to fall behind on your property taxes and suddenly be faced with the looming risk of foreclosure. How do you avoid foreclosure when you…

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How To Stop Property Tax Foreclosure 

July 24, 2024

Taxes present a significant burden on families, especially with inflation and rising costs across the Country. That burden can become overwhelming when you’ve fallen behind and face a real possibility of property tax foreclosure. Thankfully, there are a multitude of ways to stop property tax foreclosure and keep your home with your family, where it…

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Your Guide to Property Tax Loans and Credit Scores

May 13, 2024

When considering a loan, most people are rightly concerned about their credit score. Defaulted payments or frequent credit checks can negatively impact your credit rating. However, property tax loans don’t normally show up on your credit report. Some property tax lenders, like Johnson & Starr, offer property tax loans to help you get your finances…

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4 Myths about Texas Property Tax Loans

May 8, 2024

Texas property tax loans are often misunderstood. As a trusted property tax lender, Johnson & Starr aims to provide you with the right knowledge to help you determine what is true and what is not. In this blog, we’ll debunk the four most common misconceptions about property tax loans and give you a better understanding…

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Property Tax Loan Calculator

January 27, 2024

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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What to Do If You Get Sued by the Texas County Tax Collector

July 19, 2023

Are you dealing with a lawsuit from your local tax collector due to unpaid property taxes in Texas? We understand this can be quite overwhelming due to the serious consequences that can come from a lawsuit against you–including the possibility of losing your home. Fortunately, there are a few options that can help you get…

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Got Hit with the July Tax Penalty? Here’s How We Can Help

July 11, 2023

Texas property taxes are already some of the highest in the nation, and when your county starts piling on interest, penalties, and collection fees, it can start to feel almost impossible to get your taxes paid off. Especially after July 1st, when you are hit with the biggest penalty of the year. If this has…

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Delinquent Property Taxes: 15 Terms Every Texan Should Know

May 26, 2023

Texans who are delinquent on paying their property taxes might face unfamiliar property tax terminology during their time of delinquency. Luckily, if you are ever struggling to make sense of what certain property tax terms mean, this glossary of definitions can help. Here are 15 terms you may see on your delinquent property tax bill…

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Why it’s Important to Settle Your Delinquent Texas Property Taxes Before July 1st

May 22, 2023

It’s that time of year again for Texans. The weather is getting warmer, and summer is around the corner. But temperatures aren’t the only thing increasing during this time of the year. If you’re like many Texas homeowners who have fallen delinquent on your property taxes, it can be overwhelming to see the increasing interest,…

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