Dallas property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
Typical appeal Most tax appeals have a reasonable to good resolution. Between the informal hearing and the appraisal review board, there are two opportunities for reasonable people to review evidence. Atypical Case … Read more
Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 13.1% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 13,299 homes valued by the Nueces Appraisal District. Homes valued at $1 million … Read more
Midland Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 7.8% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 16,564 homes valued by the Midland Appraisal District. Homes valued at $1 … Read more
Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 13.9% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 12,833 homes valued by McLennan Appraisal District. Homes valued at $1 million or … Read more
Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 29.8% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 8,816 homes valued by the Johnson Appraisal District. Homes valued at $1 million … Read more
Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 8.8% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 232,363 homes valued by Harris Appraisal District. Homes valued between 300K to 500K … Read more
Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 22% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 104,838 homes valued by Williamson Appraisal District. Homes valued between $500K to $1 … Read more
Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 15.9% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 7,478 homes valued by Wise Appraisal District. Homes valued between $500k to $1 … Read more
Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 22.6% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 208,190 homes valued by Travis Appraisal District. Homes valued at $1 million or … 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.
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.