Homestead Exemption

Property Tax Relief Among 14 Propositions on Nov. 7 Texas Ballot

By April Towery / October 5, 2023 /

When Texas lawmakers announced in August that the House and Senate finally reached an agreement on the largest property tax cut in Texas history — to the tune of $18 billion — residents of the Lone Star State weren’t quite ready to do a victory dance.  Perhaps that’s because they knew they’d still have to…

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For Texas Real Estate, The New Year Brings a Bevy of New Laws

By Joshua Baethge / January 4, 2022 /

New Years Day was more than just champagne hangovers and hefty drycleaning bills. Jan. 1, 2022, also ushered in a series of state laws that will affect various aspects of the real estate industry.   Many of these new provisions are aimed at reducing the property tax burden and keeping more money in the pockets of…

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Title Tip: Texas Homesteads And Judgment Liens

By Lydia Blair / July 30, 2019 /

It’s Homestead, Sweet Homestead in the State of Texas. Our Texas constitution can help prevent Texans from becoming homeless if they are in a financial bind. Texas homestead protection laws guard your homestead against foreclosure by judgment creditors such as credit card holders, bill collectors, or winning parties in lawsuits. This special protection from creditors…

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Stop Everything: Have You Filed Your Homestead Exemption?

By Bethany Erickson / April 28, 2019 /
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  Easter is over, but we’re going to quote a rabbit anyway — if you’re waiting to file your homestead exemption for your property taxes, you may find yourself late, late, for a very important date.

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Title Tip: How to File For Your Homestead Exemption

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / January 8, 2019 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor A reader writes: “I bought a home in 2018 and my taxes are escrowed by my mortgage company. How do I get a homestead exemption to get a discount on my taxes? Do I need to repeat the process every year? How much does it save me?” You most definitely…

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