Is the Tax Assessment the Value of the Property? What’s the Difference?

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Texas property tax law changes every few years. See the latest posts for the most up-to-date information. During property tax time, there are a lot of different numbers to juggle. As a homeowner, you have to juggle your property’s assessed value, the total tax bill, various exemptions and credits, and the amount funneling into your […]

The Myths and Facts Surrounding the Property Tax Protest Process

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For hundreds of thousands of homeowners across Texas, protesting property taxes is a well-practiced process that they manage every year—and for hundreds of thousands of others, it’s a brand new challenge to navigate amid all the other tasks of new homeownership.  But for both the new and experienced alike, the common knowledge surrounding property tax […]

Home Tax Shield is excited to announce the results of our 2022 Partner Program.

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In 2022 trusted real estate professionals across Texas used the Home Tax Shield platform to strengthen client relationships and grow their real estate businesses.   Our partner program: Saved partners’ clients’ money by offering a discount on the Home Tax Shield membership fee Built stronger, more loyal relationships with their clients Grew referrals and leads by […]

House Prices and Property Taxes: How Are They Related?

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Texas property tax law changes every few years. See the latest posts for the most up-to-date information. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is anticipating a cooldown in the North Texas cooling market, but that doesn’t spell relief for house buyers and homeowners across the state. House prices rose 48% between August 2020 and May of this […]

What Real Estate Agents and Clients Should Know About Property Taxes

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Texas property tax law changes every few years. See the latest posts for the most up-to-date information. The housing market in Texas has recently faced skyrocketing demand. Homeowners need to stay on their toes to reduce their property tax bills and ensure they’re taking all possible steps to keep their property taxes in control. Prospective […]

The Best Ways to Get Texas Property Tax Relief

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Texas property tax law changes every few years. See the latest posts for the most up-to-date information. Property tax season is right around the corner, and that brings anxiety for a lot of homeowners who aren’t sure how they’re going to tackle the large tax bills coming their way each year. Be strategic about your […]

Ways to Cut the Tax Value of Your Property

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Texas property tax law changes every few years. See the latest posts for the most up-to-date information. Texans’ property taxes are rising, and homeowners feel the pinch in their wallets. Because the problem is so meteoric and widespread, many homeowners think there’s nothing they can do to make the tax bill more reasonable. Even Texas […]

How Do Mortgage Payments Change if Your Taxes Go Up?

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Texas property tax law changes every few years. See the latest posts for the most up-to-date information. Whether you live on a fixed income or you’re worried about how skyrocketing property taxes affect your annual and monthly spending, knowing the mechanics behind the scenes of your property taxes can help you plan for the future. […]