Austin property taxes can change the monthly cost of a home more than many buyers expect. The rate depends on the address, not only the city name or list price. I’m Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker at Uncommon Realty, and after more than 40 years in real estate, I still tell buyers to check the full […]
Best Homestead Exemption Texas Options
Texas homeowners can shave thousands off their property tax bill with a single free form. Below is a concise list of the main homestead exemption options you can claim and who each one helps the most. Table of Contents Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker (Our Top Pick) Local Option Residence Homestead Exemption — Additional savings adopted […]
How to Calculate Your Property Tax Bill in Austin, Texas
An Austin broker’s honest walkthrough of the real property tax formula: appraised value, exemptions, the homestead cap, and where to get the actual number for your address.
Austin, Texas Property Tax Rates: What They Actually Are by Area
An Austin broker breaks down real property tax rates across the metro: Austin ISD versus Williamson County, MUD taxes in new construction, and why Texas rates run high.
What Is The Impact Of Property Taxes When Selling In Austin
Property taxes are one of the most misunderstood parts of selling in Austin, and the numbers don’t sort themselves out at closing on their own. I’m Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker at Uncommon Realty. Texas’s property tax system doesn’t work like other states, and how it’s handled in a sale directly affects your proceeds, negotiations, and […]
New Texas Homestead Exemption Regulations: What Homeowners Need to Know
Texas homeowners saw a real change to the state’s property tax code recently. As of September 1, 2023, county appraisal districts got the authority to periodically ask homeowners to reconfirm their homestead exemption eligibility. In practice, you typically do NOT need to reapply once your exemption is in place — but it’s a good habit […]
