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How Accurate are Austin Property Tax Estimates?

October 11, 2021 By Rebecca Jacks

Property taxes can make a significant difference in affordability for Austin home buyers. Tax rates range from about 1.7-3.4% (varies by neighborhood) of your home’s assessed value. Depending on your home’s assessed value, annual property taxes in Austin can be anywhere from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars per year. Because […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Frequent Buyer Questions, Homestead Exemption, Property Taxes, Researching Your Move

New Homestead Exemption Requirements

December 9, 2011 By Chris Williamson

Effective September 1, 2011, House Bill 252 changed the proof of residency requirements for those filing for a homestead exemption in Austin. The law only affects NEW applicants for the following exemptions: General Homestead Exemption Over-65 Exemption Disability Exemption Disabled Veteran’s Exemption Extended Exemption for Homeowner’s Surviving Spouse Manufactured (Mobile) Home Exemption New Proof of […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: After You Move, Homestead Exemption, Property Taxes, Saving Money

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Raymond Stoklosa – Broker/Owner, CRS

Raymond Stoklosa is the Chairman and Managing Broker of Eleven Oaks Realty. Raymond has been a respected authority in residential real estate since 1978. Having sold more than $150 million worth of real estate... Read More…

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