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TCAD Market Value vs Home Value: What Austin Homeowners Need to Know

TCAD assessed value and market value are not the same thing. Here is where they diverge, when each matters, and how a CMA fills the gap for Austin sellers.

May 3, 2026

Austin Home Value vs Zestimate: Why Zillow Misses the Mark

Zillow's Zestimate uses national algorithms that miss Austin's luxury nuance. Here is where it fails, when it is useful, and what to use instead for pricing decisions.

May 3, 2026

Austin Luxury Price Per Square Foot: Why This Metric Misleads

Price per square foot is the most misused metric in Austin real estate. Here is why it fails for luxury homes, and what to use instead for pricing decisions.

May 3, 2026

Texas Homestead Exemption 2026

Texas homestead exemption 2026: $140K school exemption, additional $60K for age-65 or disabled homeowners, filing steps, April 30 deadline, and Austin tax.

April 20, 2026

Austin Property Tax Rates 2026: Districts, Exemptions, and Costs

Austin property tax rates 2026: practical district ranges, 2026 homestead rules, protest timing, and how buyers should model real tax cost by neighborhood.

March 21, 2026

Austin Jumbo Mortgage Guide 2026

Navigate jumbo loan options for Austin luxury properties - from loan limits to lender requirements, everything you need to know about high-value financing.

December 22, 2025

Austin Property Tax Guide 2025

Austin property tax rates by district, homestead exemptions, protest strategies that save $2-5K/year. From the #1 Austin real estate team - 1,000+ transactions.

December 22, 2025

Austin Investment Property Financing 2025

Explore financing options for Austin investment properties - from DSCR loans to portfolio lending, understand how to fund your real estate investments.

December 22, 2025

Austin 1031 Exchange Guide (2026)

Maximize your investment returns with 1031 exchanges - understand the rules, timelines, and strategies for deferring capital gains in Austin real estate.

December 22, 2025

Austin Home Equity Options 2025

Understand your home equity options in Austin - from HELOCs to cash-out refinancing, explore ways to access your property's value.

December 22, 2025

Capital Gains Tax on Austin Home Sales 2026

Section 121 exclusion, 1031 exchange strategies, cost basis documentation, and timing optimization for Austin luxury home sellers. Zero state income tax advantage explained.

December 15, 2025