What is a Home Appraisal? Everything You Need to Know

Whether you’re buying a home, selling, or looking to refinance, knowing the value of real estate is crucial in the home buying and selling process. Simply put, a home or real estate appraisal is an unbiased assessment of a property’s value. This assessment is conducted by a licensed professional. The appraiser assesses the property and […]

Are Property Tax Protest Companies Worth It?

With no state income tax, Texas has some of the highest property tax rates in the country, making them a burden for many homeowners. Fortunately, there is an option to protest your assessed value, which can help to lower your property taxes. You can complete the appeal process on your own or you can appoint […]

5 Reasons to Protest Property Taxes

A property tax protest is an opportunity to provide evidence to the appraisal district as to why your property value is inaccurate. Your appraised value is used to calculate your property taxes.  People often try to reduce their property taxes when their home’s assessed value is too high. However, even if you think your home […]

Why are Property Taxes So High in Texas?

While the tax burden for residents is average, Texas is one of the states with the highest effective property tax rates in the nation. Learn about why Texas property taxes are high, and what residents can do to lower their property taxes. 1. No state income tax The primary reason that property taxes are high […]

Market Value vs. Appraised Value: Understanding the Differences

As a homebuyer or homeowner, you have likely heard of different terms that refer to the value of your home, including market value and appraised value. Both are important to understand, but for different reasons.  There’s also a third term that we’ll explain called assessed value. This term is used for tax purposes, but it […]

7 Tips for Protesting Property Taxes in Texas

Your assessed value is an annual estimation from your tax district that is used to calculate what you may pay in property taxes. Every Texas homeowner has the right to review their home’s assessed value and consider filing a protest. A successful protest can help to reduce the amount of property taxes you pay for […]