February 6, 2008

Spring TX Real Estate: The TRUTH about the Homestead Exemption

If you ask Spring Texas Realtors how much is the Homestead Exemption for homes in Spring Texas, the majority of them will tell you that its 20%. The sad part is that this is just NOT True. The TRUTH is it depends. Now I know that sounds like a vague answer, but let me further […]

January 2, 2008

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Reduce your Spring Texas Property Taxes

One of the easiest ways to Reduce your Spring Texas property taxes is by filing for your homestead exemption. The homestead exemption removes part of the assessed value of your property from taxation and thus lowers your real estate taxes. The assessed value of your home is the value placed on your home by either […]

December 28, 2007

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Klein school district tax rate second lowest in greater Houston area

In a comparison with other school districts in the greater Houston Texas metropolitan area, Klein school district has the second lowest property tax rate. Klein school district is located in Spring Texas. The Klein school district property tax rate for 2007 is $1.26 per $100 valuation. The award winning Klein schools offer a good public […]

October 11, 2007

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Spring Texas receives a property tax rate DECREASE!

I must say that just writing the words Property Tax Decrease is a little weird. But its true Klein school district in Spring TX approved a 32 cent property tax rate decrease from the 2006 rate for 2007. Now 32 cents may not sound like a lot, but with the median home price of $160,000 […]

July 22, 2007

Texas Property Taxes why are they so HIGH!

I am often asked why are property taxes in Texas are so high? The simple answer is because Texas does not have a state income tax and thus our schools, social services, roads, and infrastructure are supported by a property tax. Although they may seem high, our overall tax burden in Texas is much lower […]