What is an Appraisal?
Texas property taxes and the general residential homestead exemptions have been all over the news this past year due to the passing of Proposition 4 in November 2023. This law increased the annual Texas homestead tax...more
New York State offers the School Tax Relief (STAR) program to provide a bit of property tax relief to eligible homeowners. First, who is eligible? The basic STAR program requires that you own your home, that it is your...more
Many of us would like our children to inherit our home once we are gone. More than a few of us think it makes sense to give our home to our children while we are still living. That is not a good idea! Here’s why. Loss of...more
With 8.3% inflation last year and rising property taxes due to increased property values, we all could use some relief; especially those who really need it....more
Last November, Jefferson County, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment granting homeowners age 65 and older an exemption to freeze the assessed value of their primary residence to its value in the preceding year....more
Disney Works its Magic for STRs - ("Anaheim leaders are reversing their ban on short-term rentals that offer an alternative to hotels to tourists to Disneyland and the area," OC Register - Business News on Jun 5, 2019) ...more