Property Taxes

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Deadline to file your Residential Tax Protest!
30 April, 2010| Property Taxes
There has been some confusion regarding what the deadline date is to file a residential tax protest with Harris County Appraisal District in 2010.  An "early" deadline date of April 30, 2010... read more
Are you paying too much in residential property ta...
26 April, 2010| Property Taxes
Homeowners in Harris County, I would like to try and assist you in saving money on your property taxes.  As Homeowners, it's our money and we have a right to keep it! HCAD states on their website... read more
Protest Your HCAD Property Taxes Yourself; On-Line...
23 April, 2010| Property Taxes
Homeowners in Harris County, I would like to try and assist you in saving money on your property taxes.  As Homeowners, it's our money and we have a right to keep it! IProtestMyValue.com is you... read more
Harris County, Texas - Property Tax Values may dro...
2 April, 2010| International Real Estate, Property Taxes, Houston...
 Nancy Furst Harris property tax values will likely drop 4% Nearly a third of homes are down in market value, officials say, and budget cuts are looming By ALLAN TURNER and BRADLEY OLSON Cop... read more
Harris County, Texas - Property Tax Values may dro...
2 April, 2010| International Real Estate, Property Taxes, Houston...
 Nancy Furst Harris property tax values will likely drop 4% Nearly a third of homes are down in market value, officials say, and budget cuts are looming By ALLAN TURNER and BRADLEY OLSON C... read more
ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH IN PROPERTY TAXES?
8 March, 2010| General, Education, Property Taxes
Are You Paying Too Much In Property Taxes?Source: www.Bankrate.com More than half of homeowners pay too much because their property has been wrongly assessed. Here's how to research a... read more
What costs to expect when Selling a Property
22 February, 2010| Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance, Property Taxes
There is some confusion about what is meant by "Seller's Closing Costs". This short video explains a few of those items. read more
Thomas Jefferson Quote
21 February, 2010| General, Education, Property Taxes
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.  -- Thomas Jefferson read more
$30 Million Homebuyer Initiative Targeting Veteran...
10 February, 2010| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Property Taxes
State Debuts $30 Million Homebuyer Initiative for Vets Feb. 9, 2010, 1:22PM AUSTIN — Texas has announced a $30 million homebuyer initiative targeting veterans. The funding was announced today by... read more
Tax Breaks 101: New Deductions and Credits to Stim...
3 February, 2010| General, Education, Property Taxes
RISMEDIA, February 3, 2010—(MCT)—This may be the tax season where even die-hard do-it-yourselfers break down and hire a preparer or at the very least invest in some tax software.Taxes are more complic... read more
What is the Diffence Between Tax Assessed Value &...
27 January, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Property Taxes
What is the difference between tax assessed value and market value?  This is one of those issues that confuse many buyers and sellers.   Tax assessed value and market val... read more
DEFERRAL PROVISIONS PROVIDE TAX RELIEF FOR HOMEOWN...
24 January, 2010| Property Taxes
Article taken from Harris County Appraisal District  Houston—With the Monday, February 1 deadline for paying 2009 property taxes without penalty or interest rapidly approaching, some ho... read more
Homeowners to be Wary of Homestead Designation And...
22 January, 2010| Property Taxes
Article found at the Harris County Appraisal DistrictThe appraisal district is regularly contacted by homeowners who have unnecessarily paid money to solicitors who--for a fee--offer to file “... read more
Time To File Your Homestead Exemptions!
13 January, 2010| Property Taxes
January 11, 2010 Filing Texas Homestead Exemptions- Reminder Just a reminder to file your Texas Homestead Exemption form if you closed on your home by December 31, 2009.  I like to remind al... read more
8 Real Estate Tax Deductions to Improve your ROI
8 January, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Property Taxes
Since the days of the Roman Empire, the phrase “the Tax Man cometh” has instilled fear and dread in the hearts of citizens worldwide. Fortunately for real estate investors, there are many tax deductio... read more