Tarrant County Average Residential Values Rise by 5.2% with High-value Properties Up by 14.6% The assessed value of single-family homes in Tarrant County was raised by more than 5%, climbing from $210 … Read more
The Texas Temporary Exemption for Disaster Damage serves as an important tool to support property owners affected by natural disasters, helping them recover and rebuild their lives and communities. This applies to … Read more
Texas property owners affected by recent weather disasters may qualify for substantial property tax relief for 2024. If the value of improvements is damaged by at least 15% by a disaster recognized … Read more
High-end El Paso County Homes Experience Greater Increases in Assessed Values than Lower-valued Properties From $47 billion to $53 billion, property tax estimates surged by over 11.4%, marking a staggering increase of … Read more
Brazoria County Luxury Homes Increased by 34% The latest assessment of Brazoria County real estate market unveils substantial shifts in residential property values across various price brackets. Properties valued above $1.5 million … Read more
Facts About the Brazos Central Appraisal District As of 2022, the Brazos Central Appraisal District operates with an annual budget of $4.24 million, based on the latest available data. Their team of … Read more
Collin County Witnessed a Nearly 6.5% Surge in Home Valuations This is shocking news! Property tax assessments increased by over 15%, from $2.1 billion to $2.4 billion, for homes in Collin County … Read more
Luxury home values in Harris County rose by 9% in 2024 The most recent assessment of the Harris County Appraisal District, real estate market revealed notable shifts in residential property values spanning … Read more
Insights from the Hidalgo County Appraisal District The most up-to-date information from the Hidalgo County Appraisal District reveals an annual budget of $10.5 million as of 2022, supporting a team of 39 … Read more
If you are a property owner in Texas, you are probably aware that property tax is big news. Without a state income tax, this is the primary method of funding for most … Read more
Patrick O’Connor, MAI, Owner and President Patrick O’Connor has been active in reducing property taxes, providing expert witness testimony and appraising commercial real estate property since 1983. Pat is active in publishing analyses and data with respect to the real estate market, while being a highly regarded media spokesperson for the real estate community. He holds a MAI, the highest achievable designation from the Appraisal Institute, and is a licensed senior property tax consultant. Pat earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. In 2001, he authored the first definitive consumer guide to Texas property taxes, Cut Your Texas Property Taxes.
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No flat fees or upfront costs. No cost ever unless your property taxes are reduced.
All practical efforts are made every year to reduce your property taxes.
Never miss another appeal deadline.
Property taxes protested for you annually.
You do not have to accept the appraisal district's initial guesstimate of value.
We coordinate with you regarding building size / condition to avoid excess taxes.
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Some years are good - typically 6 to 7 out of 10 will result in tax reduction for you.
The other 3 to 4 years out of 10 we strike out. Most often due to people issues in the hearing process. Some years we get an easy appraiser at the informal; some years someone who is impossible to settle with.