Easy Brick & Wall Crack Repair The average annual cost to properly maintain a house is 2% of the home’s value reinvested. If this rule of thumb doesn’t hold true for you, please prepare yourself to invest the money you saved over the years into getting your home ready for the market.. There are some

1) Save BIG by refinancing your mortgage (even with high-interest rates): Drop your house payment by increasing the length of your loan Decrease the length of your loan to pay off your mortgage faster Skip up to two house payments Use proceeds to consolidate and pay off credit card debt, student lo

Your monthly electricity bill is often the second-largest expense after your mortgage. Making some simple changes around your home could add up to big savings.  Here are 27 tips to cut energy costs    1. Shop for better electricity rates I saved a TON of money with Energy Ogre, so I welcomed the com

  Take 5 minutes to call your lender… no really, it's easy. If your monthly mortgage payment has increased in the past year or so, it’s likely because your taxes and/or insurance have gone up. Your mortgage company likely uses a 12-month payment plan by default to pay off your escrow shortage, but

  Scroll down to see a video overview of this info  Step 1 Send an email and call Morgan Meyer, the chairperson for the Ways and Means Committee (contact info below). Say this: Please schedule a hearing on House Bill 2403 and House Bill 2311.  HB 2403 What it does: Eliminates loophole used to rig el

Property appraisal notices usually sent to owners on or around April 1, will be delayed this year because of closures caused by COVID-19. Tarrant Appraisal District The Tarrant Appraisal District just announced that they are delaying sending out property tax value notices until May 1, 2020. Jeff La

In case of emergency, you have to consider what you would eat. Now, you go to Walmart and you cannot see anything anymore but some canned meat product. If you are gonna prepare, you need to make sure that what you are gonna buy has long shelf life and most importantly, you need to make sure that you

Everyone is compelled to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. With classes being suspended, we have realized that transitioning from the public school setting is not a walk in the park. It is even way different than homeschooling. And we, as parents are trying to figure this out. Children a

Tangible and practical ways to make money at home.  Nobody wants to believe this, but this is actually the easiest part of the whole process. Most people get stuck here though because fear and panic has already set in. This does not mean you are incapable of coming up with good ideas. You absolutel

This past year, we protested on over 16,800 properties. We helped draft and pass a property tax reform bill with State Representative Matt Krause and we played an integral part in the Tarrant Apprisal District (TAD) Board of Directors Election - all for free. None of these accomplishments would have

Ask Your Mortgage Lender These Five Questions Before You Refinance With mortgage rates at a relative low, more homeowners than ever are looking for a solution to save on their significantly higher home payments. For many, this means turning to home mortgage refinancing. However, refinancing isn’t f

Here are the updated tax rates in Tarrant County for 2019-2020 as approved by the tax entities.  

Here are the updated tax rates in Denton County for 2019-2020 as approved by the tax entities.    

When you begin your search for a real estate agent in Fort Worth, Texas, you are on the hunt for the best. There are a number of qualities that make up a great realtor, from friendliness to professionalism. Narrowing down your search with what feels like endless options can be daunting. However, pu

Considering a move to Fort Worth, Texas? This guide aims to assist those looking for information on the area, while highlighting all the reasons so many are choosing to call Fort Worth home. Whether your move is from another state, country or continent, Living in Fort Worth, Texas: The Definitive G

  If you’re looking to boost the resale value of your home, landscaping is a good place to start. While it’s hard to pin down an exact number, studies estimate that landscaping upgrades can increase your home’s value from 5.5 to 12.7%. So what’s hot on the Fort Worth outdoor design scene? Here are

Let's start the year (Well, I said "start" since we are still in the first quarter, right?) with a few pep talks-- on broken New Year's resolution, homestead exemptions, market update and property tax protest.  I have made timestamps so you can skip directly to the exact topic of your interest: 0:

Home inspections by a licensed property inspector are well worth the money.  They have tools to test various components (eg hvac), and experience of seeing hundreds of houses. You can't replace an expert with a checklist.   You can, however, use a checklist like this to prepare your house for sale,

Click here to view your property tax bill online. Watch the video below to discover... How to reduce your monthly payment How to eliminate your tax burden completely      If you haven't received your property tax bill in the mail yet, you need to find out why. Taxes are due by Jan 31 whether y

Register on FreeTaxProtest.com and let us do the rest, all for FREE!    There are 3 levels of protest Automated online protest through the Tarrant Appraisal District website Informal in-person protest (no appointment needed, just walk into TAD's office) Formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing