Ector County is the classic west Texas community. Home to Odessa, renowned for high school football and the oil industry, is generally what outsiders picture when they think of Texas. While neighboring … Read more
The McLennan Central Appraisal District (CAD) has released its proposed property tax assessment values for 2025. Both high-value commercial and residential properties are facing significant increases. While the overall rise in residential … Read more
The proposed notice values for property tax assessments in 2025 have been released by the Wise County Appraisal District (Wise CAD). In the 2025 property tax reassessment, about 30% of residential properties … Read more
Brazos Central Appraisal District (CAD) has released the assessment values for residential and commercial property in 2025. Brazos County, Texas is considered a notable and growing region within the state, growing by 28% … Read more
Lubbock County is in many ways a window into how Texas used to be. Rather than a trendy suburb of Houston, Austin or Dallas, Lubbock and the surrounding area keep the down-to-earth … Read more
Midland County is in many ways a trip back in time to an older Texas, while also showing connections to the future. Built on oil for decades, Midland County boasts some of … Read more
Ellis Appraisal District (ECAD) has released proposed noticed values for property tax assessments in 2025. During the 2025 property tax reassessment in Ellis County, around 36% of homes were overvalued, while 64% were … Read more
Hidalgo County Appraisal District (CAD) has released proposed noticed values for property tax assessments in 2025. Property values across Hidalgo County saw a substantial increase during the 2025 property tax reassessment, with residential … Read more
Collin County has become one of the hottest and most expensive housing markets in Texas, and even in the United States as a whole. With demand for property of all types soaring … Read more
Only trailing Harris County in total population, Tarrant County is packed with properties of all sizes and varieties. As one half of the burgeoning Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex, Tarrant County has some of … Read more
Patrick O’Connor, MAI, Owner and President Patrick O’Connor has been active in reducing property taxes, providing expert witness testimony and appraising commercial real estate property since 1983. Pat is active in publishing analyses and data with respect to the real estate market, while being a highly regarded media spokesperson for the real estate community. He holds a MAI, the highest achievable designation from the Appraisal Institute, and is a licensed senior property tax consultant. Pat earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. In 2001, he authored the first definitive consumer guide to Texas property taxes, Cut Your Texas Property Taxes.
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No flat fees or upfront costs. No cost ever unless your property taxes are reduced.
All practical efforts are made every year to reduce your property taxes.
Never miss another appeal deadline.
Property taxes protested for you annually.
You do not have to accept the appraisal district's initial guesstimate of value.
We coordinate with you regarding building size / condition to avoid excess taxes.
Free support regarding homestead exemptions.
Some years are good - typically 6 to 7 out of 10 will result in tax reduction for you.
The other 3 to 4 years out of 10 we strike out. Most often due to people issues in the hearing process. Some years we get an easy appraiser at the informal; some years someone who is impossible to settle with.