How Much Is It to Buy and Own a Home in Dallas-Fort Worth?

Navigating the real estate market as a homebuyer in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area can be exciting yet daunting. Understanding property taxes is crucial to making informed decisions.  We’ll explore the DFW real estate market and what it costs to purchase and own a home in Texas. By carefully considering these financial factors, first-time homebuyers […]

Non-Disclosure States: What This Means for Texas Homeowners and Property Taxes

Disclosure and non-disclosure states refer to a state’s ability to publish property sale prices via public record. Without sales data, it is hard to access comparable sales, which can make property tax assessments inaccurate. Comparable sale prices are often valuable evidence to homeowners who are appealing their appraised value and trying to lower their property […]

What 2023 DFW Market Data Means for 2024 Property Taxes

2024 property taxes will be based on the real estate market conditions and sales from the 2023 calendar year. Your home must be appraised as of January 1 of each tax year.  Learn more about how 2023 sales data from Dallas-Fort Worth informs your tax appraisal and our 2024 protest strategy. Dallas-Fort Worth 2023 market […]

What Home Improvements Increase Property Taxes?

Certain home improvements can increase your home’s value, but they could also affect your property tax bill. Tax assessors use the assessed value of your home to calculate how much you pay in property taxes. Factors that can influence assessed value include property size, condition, features, and more. There are many reasons to invest in […]

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 […]

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 […]