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Nancy Furst
Full Circle Texas

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

Rebecca Tripovich
Texas Transaction Coordinators LLC DBA TexTeam Realty Services

$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

James Lawson
Keller Williams Memorial

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

Nadine Cius rating star

5/5 (21 surveys)
Realty Icons

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

Melissa Walters
The MW Realty Group

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

Melissa Walters
The MW Realty Group

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

Jeree Rogers
VIP Properties Jeree C Rogers

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

Eve Lucas

4.99/5 (79 surveys)
Texas Trust Real Estate

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

Mark Fuller rating star

4.93/5 (288 surveys)
SWRE

Protecting Your Investment - Homestead exemption s...

29 December, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, Education, Property Taxes

All Texas homeowners qualify for a homestead exemption on their principal residence. This exemption reduces the taxable value of a home—meaning a lower annual bill to local taxing entities. You must a... read more

Eve Lucas

4.99/5 (79 surveys)
Texas Trust Real Estate

Homestead Exemptions Can Lower Your Property Taxes

15 December, 2009| Home Buying, Education, Property Taxes

Homestead exemptions can lower your property taxes If you live in Texas and own a home, there are a lot of opportunities to reduce your property tax bill. From deducting mortgage interest to writing... read more

Melissa Walters
The MW Realty Group

How Filing Your Homestead Exemption Now Could Pay...

14 December, 2009| Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance, Property Taxes

Within the last weeks I noticed that two of my clients whose homes I recently sold never filed for a homestead exemption! A homestead exemption helps you save on taxes on your home (among other bene... read more

Carol Knott Tefft rating star

4.92/5 (301 surveys)
RE/MAX Integrity

No more HOA Fees in The Woodlands

16 November, 2009| Housing Market, General, Property Taxes

Many residents of The Woodlands may be confused at the new township tax and I certainly don't pretend to know all the answers. However, I do have a little insight I hope to share with current resident... read more

Paul Silverman rating star

4.98/5 (171 surveys)
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

New Changes in the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credi...

10 November, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Property Taxes

I would like to share with you some recent changes in the First Time Homebuyer tax credit that will make buying a new home in Houston easier. The $8,000 tax credit has now been expanded in an ef... read more

Sammy Wang
Golden Key Realty LLC

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT for Frequently As...

5 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Property Taxes

Please see the link ,you can get answers for $8000.00 tax credit.http://www.realtor.org/wps/wcm/connect/599a64804d24c83d931ff726a9949436/government_affairs_homeb_tax_cred_qa.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEI... read more

Ginny Jackson
New Leaf Real Estate

First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension

4 November, 2009| Affordable Housing, Housing Market, Property Taxes

Hopefully this credit extension passes because it has been amazing for my first time buyers and definitely helps stimulate our local Houston market. The inventory in the first time buyer price r... read more

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