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Who What and When of Texas Property Taxes

Texas has over 4,100 local governments that assess and collect tax dollars from home and property owners that live in their jurisdictions. You pay taxes to school districts, city and county governments and probably some special districts such as water, hospital and sometimes to a junior college.

Each of these taxing units has a governing body that determines the amount of taxes they want to make their budgets and they set their own tax rates. Most of these local government entities contract with the county tax-assessor collector to collect their taxes for them.

With this information in mind, it behooves the Texas home and property owner to know where their money is going and what the budgets are for the taxing units in their local community.…

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5 Bee Cave Neighborhoods

Bee Cave is one of the most sought-after locations in the Austin real estate market. There are homes to suit almost every need, with convenient location, good schools and plenty of entertainment. It is no wonder so many home buyers find their homes in Bee Cave! This is an overview of 5 of the great neighborhoods in Bee Cave.

Ladera

Ladera is a newer neighborhood located in Bee Cave. It overlooks the renowned Falconhead Golf Course and is surrounded by panoramic Hill Country views. Ladera homes for sale sit on private cul-de-sacs and offers a comfortable and active lifestyle to the neighborhood residents. This community is a great option for those who are seeking a peaceful high-end lifestyle, convenient to the city, but away from the hustle and…

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Home Inspections in Texas

Whether you're in Texas or anywhere else, home inspection is usually done right after the buyer signs a purchase agreement or contract. This agreement should have a clause that covers the specifies terms regarding the home inspection that both the buyer and seller are obligated to follow. The clause should make the final financial obligation for the buyer contingent on the outcome of the home inspection. Sometimes a seller may have a home inspection performed to prevent any surprises regarding major home repairs. Such unexpected findings can scare away some home buyers and being able to repair or disclose any problems can be an advantage at closing.

What a Home Inspection Should Cover

In Texas, home inspections should be done by a licensed…

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