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With New Property Tax Law, Increased Land Values And Commercial Cap Cause Substantially Larger Tax Bills

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 22, 2024 /

By Glenn Goodrich Founder/CEO, PropertyTax.io In November 2023, Texas voters passed Proposition 4, significantly altering the landscape of property taxation with an increase in the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000. While this legislative change was widely celebrated, less noticed was a new 20 percent cap on non-homesteaded real estate valued under $5 million, impacting…

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This HiFAB Client is Happy With His Home on The Range

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 18, 2024 /

By Rick MauchCandy’s Dirt Contributor A quick way to make new friends is to create something they want and make it extremely affordable. HiFAB, the stylish pre-fabricated housing brand based in North Texas, is making more new friends with each passing day thanks to the impact they are having on the affordable housing market. They…

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Cara Mendelsohn: What is The Real Cost of The 2024 Dallas Bond?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 15, 2024 /

By Cara Mendelsohn District 12 Dallas City Councilmember Early voting for the Dallas Bond 2024 starts next week, Monday, April 22, running through April 30. Election day is May 4th. There are ten propositions, or topics, and you can vote “for” or “against” each one. Together, the amounts of each proposition total $1.25 billion dollars.…

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Understanding The Differences Between Title Insurance And Homeowners Insurance

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 9, 2024 /

As a crucial aspect of homeownership, insurance plays a pivotal role in safeguarding your investment and providing peace of mind. For many homeowners, understanding the nuances between various insurance types can be daunting. At Republic Title, we frequently receive inquiries about the distinctions between title insurance and homeowners insurance. In this article, we’ll delve into…

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Easily Control Clutter in Your Home With These Innovative Storage Solutions

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 4, 2024 /

By Jolene Monaco Now that I have your attention with a click-baity headline (sorry!), I have to share that none of these storage solutions are innovative. However, they’re such smart ways to control clutter in your home that I wonder why they are not more widely used in new construction and remodeling.  Control Clutter With…

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