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Property Tax Negotiations – Cool Heads Prevail
Property tax negotiations are often greatly affected by relationships among the parties considering the case. Effective appeals involve developing healthy rapport with folks at county appraisal...
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Do I need to notify the appraisal district of an error ?
What if your home was built in recent years, but the property is still assessed as a vacant lot ? Do you need to notify the appraisal district ? Answer : Neglecting to correct an error may result in...
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What does the Texas Constitution say about Property Taxes ?
The Texas Constitution sets out some basic directives for property taxes. Here are a few of the most important ones : Property should be taxed based on its current market value. That is, the price...
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Property Taxes in Texas – Who Does What ?
In Texas, the property tax system has several components. We’ll begin with a look at the local level : Taxing Units, such as school districts and municipal utility districts [MUD's], set budgets and...
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Property Tax MYTH : It’s not worth the effort to appeal
The TRUTH … is that using the principle of ** unequal appraisal ** we can probably reduce your property taxes even if your assessed value is below market value. Inequality of appraisal occurs when...
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Let’s Reduce Your Property Tax Burden !
Property taxes … they can feel like your annual “rent payment” to the government. In fact, this is consistently the greatest annual expense Texas property owners struggle to manage. You can be sure the...
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The Better Choice
Not all property tax consultants are the same. Like doctors, lawyers, architects, and professional athletes there is always someone who excels in their field. POWELL Property Tax is the better choice...
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HCAD Signals Holding Ground on 2012 Residential Appraisal Values
Guy GRISCOM, Assistant Chief Appraiser for the Harris County Appraisal District [HCAD], told property tax consultants that it will be a lean year for appeals on residential real estate values. He...
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Online Property Tax Protesting ‑ The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
iSettleTM is a do-it-yourself system for Harris County homeowners to protest residential property values. Similar online protest programs have been introduced in Montgomery County, Fort Bend County,...
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What types of property tax appeals can you make ?
Real estate property taxes, also known as ad valorem taxes, are based on an appraised value of your home. Texas allows all property owners the right to protest their property value with their county...
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