Texas residents should be aware that they may soon have the chance to vote on an additional increase to the existing homestead exemption. Keep reading to find out about the lasted updates … Read more
Importance of Texas Property Taxes Property owners have a legal responsibility to pay property taxes. Property taxes are determined by the property’s assessed value and are used to finance numerous services that … Read more
As an American citizen it is the right and civic responsibility to vote on election day, and this year being a Presidential election year has gained greater attention than other years. It … Read more
Welcome back to O’Connor’s blog series on former presidents whose tax policies complement our own ideals and values. Calvin Coolidge shared O’Connor’s belief that the finest tax laws for the American people should be … Read more
Welcome back to O’Connor’s series covering past presidents with tax philosophies that align with our own business and values. One of the instigating factors behind the birth of the United States was … 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.
The Property Tax Protection Program™
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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.
Free support regarding homestead exemptions.
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.
