Texas Property Tax Tips
How Far Back Can I Go for Comparable Sales?
In a sluggish market where sales volume has slowed considerably, the now clearly defined window presents opportunities that didn’t exist as clearly before 2010 . . .
The rules for consideration of foreclosures and general economic conditions has also changed in 2010 . . .
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Who(m) Y’Gonna Believe: FHA or NYU?
Property Tax Protest is committed to helping its clients save money long term by reducing their current taxable values. Refinancing under the FHA’s “streamline” program is another way to accomplish the same thing.
Commercial Defaults’ Effect on Your Property Taxes
At Property Tax Protest we’re building a portfolio of reports that will support protests for our commercial clients in 2010. Here’s one relating to commercial properties that are delinquent on their mortgages.
Refinancing: If Ever There Was a Time, It’s Now
The Administration’s recent extension of its program to help homeowners who are under water refinance contains perverse incentives that may just be more attractive to those who have equity — and good credit scores — than to those who don’t.
Adjustments to Comp Sales: Size
Here we’ll discuss Size adjustments to comparable sales when you present a property tax protest to your Texas Appraisal Review Board.
Adjustments to Comp Sales: Class
Here we’ll discuss Class adjustments to comparable sales when you present a property tax protest to your Texas Appraisal Review Board. You must adjust to make a credible case.
Declining Sales Taxes and Your (Rising) Property Tax Rate
City and local governments are starting to discuss an increase in property tax rates to offset sales tax revenues which declined in December for the eleventh straight month. Economic downturns may be transitory but property tax increases are usually permanent. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
Adjustments to Comp Sales: General
Adjustments to comparable sales are critical to supporting your property tax protest before your Texas Appraisal Review Board. We’ll show you how to use them . . .
Can the Appraisal District Ignore a Down Market?
Appraisal districts in recent years have discounted foreclosure sale prices as being “not arms length”. Revisions to the Property Tax Code effective in 2010 change that and the effect on your taxable value can be significant . . .
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