Use this December Home Maintenance Checklist to get your home ready for winter and to protect your family. COMPLETE DEEP DUSTING Change Air Filters Make sure you dust. With the furnace on and a lot of activities indoors in the winter months dust from the summer and fall get stuck in small areas. Wipe down… Read More »
Author: Candice Williams, REALTOR®
Cheat Sheet for Montgomery County Property Tax Dates & Deadlines
Here’s the cheat sheet for Montgomery County property tax dates and deadlines for homeowners. IMPORTANT: Don’t get scammed! Learn how homeowners are getting defrauded with fake property tax debts or fees for services. Owners receive letters in the mail from solicitors offering to file their homestead application for a fee. Please be aware, there is… Read More »
Cheat Sheet for Galveston County Property Tax Dates & Deadlines
Here’s the cheat sheet for Galveston County property tax dates and deadlines for homeowners. IMPORTANT: Don’t get scammed! Learn how homeowners are getting defrauded with fake property tax debts or fees for services. Owners receive letters in the mail from solicitors offering to file their homestead application for a fee. Please be aware, there is… Read More »
Cheat Sheet for Harris County Property Tax Dates & Deadlines
Here’s the cheat sheet for Harris County property tax dates and deadlines for homeowners. IMPORTANT: Don’t get scammed! Learn how homeowners are getting defrauded with fake property tax debts or fees for services. Owners receive letters in the mail from solicitors offering to file their homestead application for a fee. Please be aware, there is… Read More »
5 Must-Do Tips For a Successful Staging
Selling a home can be a tough task, but there are ways to increase its curb appeal to improve the odds of making a sale. Homeowners are encouraged to take on a number of tasks to get their homes ready for sale. 1. Fix it upFinding issues with a home and fixing them is a… Read More »
Buy Your First Home Within 12 Months: A Step-by-Step Guide
To buy your first home within 12-months is a goal for many people just like you. This simple step-by-step guide breaks it down with manageable goals to get you to homeownership. 12 Months Out Check your credit score. Get a copy of your credit report at annualcreditreport.com. The three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion)… Read More »
How To Add A Name To A Deed In Harris County – Get the Form
To add a name to a deed in Harris County the Texas dee form must meet specific requirements. Once the form is completed it should be notarized before filing it with the county clerk. There are many tools that will create the form automatically by putting in names and property information for the deed and… Read More »
Tax Appraisal Assessed Value Vs. Market Value
As a buyer or seller, you will likely hear two “prices” thrown about: assessed value versus market value. So what’s the difference? While assessed value and market value may seem similar, these numbers can be different—typically assessed value is lower—and they’re used in distinct ways as well. So let’s clear up any confusion so you… Read More »
Texas Homestead Exemptions – Helpful Guide for What You Need To Know To Reduce Your Property Taxes
Filing your Texas homestead exemption is a great way to kick off homeownership since you can significantly reduce the taxes on your home. I’ve assembled all the information you need to know to submit your homestead exemption request to the local appraisal district in your area. Note: If you’ve already filed for exemption, here’s how… Read More »
How To Check Your Homestead Exemption Status
Brazoria County Homestead Verification Go to https://propaccess.trueautomation.com/clientdb/propertysearch.aspx?cid=51 Enter the owner name (last name first) or the property address In the Property section, you will see “Exemptions: Homestead”. Note: If you see “Exemptions:” and a blank space then you do not have homestead exemption. Galveston County Homestead Verification Go to https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/galveston/index.jsp Search for the property by… Read More »