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From SB 9 to SB 10: The Latest on Texas Property Tax Changes and What It Means for DFW

From SB 9 to SB 10: The Latest on Texas Property Tax Changes and What It Means for DFW

If you read my last post on SB 9 and how it could impact DFW communities, you’ll want this important update. The legislative landscape has shifted, and now SB 10 is at the center of the property-tax conversation in Texas. SB 9 Has Changed Course When we last looked at SB 9, the bill proposed reducing city and county property tax revenue caps from 3.5% to 2.5% for communities over 75,000 people....

Illustration highlighting Texas Senate Bill 9 and its impact on DFW Metroplex communities. The image shows a sad cartoon man with empty pockets, a desk calendar labeled "PROPERTY TAX" in bold letters, and a white model house. Bold yellow text at the top reads: “SB 9 and the DFW Metroplex: Which communities are in and which are out?” — emphasizing property tax concerns and local impact.

SB 9 and the DFW Metroplex: Which Communities Are In and Which Are Out?

The Texas Senate’s recent passage of Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) could bring new limits on how much property tax revenue many cities and counties can collect without voter approval. The bill lowers the cap from 3.5% to 2.5% annually for those with populations over 75,000. For the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, this means some cities would see tighter revenue growth limits, while others would continue under...

Why You Should Care About Texas Senate Bill 15

Why You Should Care About Texas Senate Bill 15

Deed Fraud Is Real and It’s Happening in Texas A recent Texas Tribune investigation revealed a disturbing rise in deed fraud, scams where criminals forge deeds and file them at county clerks’ offices with no questions asked. In one case, Harris County prosecutors filed a complaint against a couple accused of creating fake ownership records for at least 35 properties, as reported by the Texas...

Graph showing Dallas-Fort Worth home prices down over 5% YoY. Contact Paul Garrison, REALTOR® at JPAR for local market guidance.

📉 Dallas-Fort Worth Home Prices Are Dropping: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The latest national data have just confirmed something many of us in the DFW market have been sensing: home prices across the metroplex are cooling off, and in some areas, they are declining significantly. In fact, from May 2024 to May 2025, home prices in Dallas dropped over 5%, and Fort Worth saw a 4.5% decline. That puts both cities among the top 10 metro areas with the biggest price drops...

Texas Passes Major Property Tax Relief – What It Means for DFW Homeowners

Texas Passes Major Property Tax Relief – What It Means for DFW Homeowners

Big news for North Texas homeowners: property tax relief is on the way. The Texas House and Senate have reached a deal on a sweeping property tax relief package that promises to put real money back in homeowners’ pockets. If you own a home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (especially in the fast-growing northern suburbs), you could soon see a noticeable drop in your property tax bills. Below, we’ll break...

Allen Real Estate Update

📍 Allen, TX Housing Market Update – April 16, 2025

Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening in Allen’s residential real estate market over the past 7 days!In this video, I break down the week-over-week activity, including:🏡 New Listings🔁 Listings Back on the Market🔻 Price Decreases🔺 Price Increases💥 Active KO (Knockout) Status⏳ Active Option Contracts📑 Active Contingent Contracts🤝 Pending Sales💵🔑 Closed...

Dallas Landlord Agrees To Pay $48 Million To Settle FTC Claims For Charging Bogus Fees

Dallas Landlord Agrees To Pay $48 Million To Settle FTC Claims For Charging Bogus Fees

If you've rented a home in recent years, you may have noticed more and more fees being added on by landlords and property managers, from pet rent to air filter delivery charges. Many tenants are understandably frustrated by these extra costs. Well, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken notice. Recently, Dallas-based Invitation Homes agreed to a $48 million settlement after being accused of...

Dallas to fine parked vehicles with expired registrations, or invalid plates up to $500!

Dallas to fine parked vehicles with expired registrations, or invalid plates up to $500!

Great news for Dallas homeowners and renters! The City Council has passed an ordinance that helps keep your neighborhood clean and your curb space available. Now, vehicles with expired registration, invalid plates, or no plates at all can be fined up to $500, meaning fewer abandoned or improperly registered cars taking up parking spots on your street. This new rule not only improves parking availability...