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What to Know About the Texas Property Tax Relief Bill Before Voting in November

August 22, 2023

After many months of disagreement, Texas lawmakers finally came to a compromise on Thursday, July 13, 2023, when the Texas House passed Senate Bill 2, advancing the property tax relief bill to Governor Greg Abbott for his approval. This compromise includes an increased homestead exemption and will deliver more than $18 billion in property tax … Read more

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Real Estate Taxes Vs. Property Taxes in Texas. What’s the Difference? 

August 9, 2023

If you own property in Texas, you are probably familiar with real estate taxes, or as some may refer to as property taxes. These two terms are often used interchangeably, however, they have different meanings and are not the same in certain situations. This is especially important for Texans when it comes time to pay … Read more

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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, … Read more

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Why a Property Tax Loan with No Payments for a Year May Be a Bad Idea

April 13, 2023

For many Texas homeowners, being delinquent on Texas property taxes can be an overwhelming and stressful situation and can often lead to impulsive decision-making. If you are in a hurry to pay off your delinquent property taxes and decide to use a licensed lender, you may be tempted to choose the first property tax lender … Read more

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8 Ways to Lower Your Energy Bill in Texas

January 10, 2023

January 10th is known as Cut Your Energy Costs Day, a day to encourage homeowners to use less energy and save money at the same time. For Texas property owners, this can be an excellent opportunity for you to free up some cash, especially with the Texas property tax bill deadline approaching at the end … Read more

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Texas Property Tax Bills: What to Expect this October

October 5, 2022

Nik Stavros, CEO of Johnson & Starr chats with David Arkin, co-founder of Check Out DFW to talk about what Texas homeowners should expect in October when their property tax bills arrive. Read our summary of the interview below. CheckOutDFW.com is a first-of-its-kind real estate and local recommendations product that helps Texas locals live more … Read more

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County Appraisal Process

July 26, 2022

An appraisal is a written estimate of a home or property’s value based on current market conditions. In Texas, each county has an established appraisal district that is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property within that district. Keep reading to discover how the county appraisal process works in Texas.  County Appraisals in … Read more

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