Kristel Mayfield, Realtor Fort Worth- Dallas Real Estate

03/17/2025

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02/12/2025

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01/25/2025

Open House this Sunday come out and see this beautiful home. Motivated sellers! Price reduced.

12/03/2024

07/19/2024

Unlock Your Dream Home This Weekend! Visit Our Open House.

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02/03/2024

If you purchased a home in Texas last year, you have until April 30, 2024, to benefit this year from your purchase by filing for a Residence Homestead Exemption — a legal exemption that removes part of your home’s value from taxation. With this exemption, you can potentially save thousands on property taxes, depending on the value of the home. To qualify, you must own and reside in your home on the date you request the exemption and cannot claim a homestead exemption on any other property. Check with your county’s appraisal district for all the details.
WHAT TO DO?
VERIFY that the property now shows you as the owner on the tax rolls by contacting your
county’s appraisal-district office. You may also be able to verify the ownership change via the property-search feature on your county’s appraisal-district website.

DOWNLOAD the Residence Homestead Exemption Application from your appraisal district’s website. Complete it, then follow the instructions specific to your county. Alternatively, ask your county’s appraisal-district office if you are able to file online.

GOOD-TO-KNOWS:
•You can actually apply for a homestead exemption at any time. If your application is postmarked by April 30, the exemption can be processed in time for your property tax bill that comes out in the fall. If you file after April 30, the exemption will be applied retroactively if you file up to one year after the tax delinquency date (typically February 1 of the following tax year).
• The completed application and required documentation are due no later than April 30 of the tax year for which you are applying. A late residence homestead exemption application, however, may be filed up to two years after the delinquency date, which is usually February 1.
• Be aware of companies requiring payment for filing a homestead exemption, since it is free to do so directly with your county’s appraisal-district office.


As always when it comes to residential taxes, check with your county’s appraisal district.
Click below to go directly to its appraisal-district website: ​​​​​​​
Collin County https://www.collincad.org/
Dallas County https://www.dallascad.org/
Denton County https://www.dentoncad.com/
Parker County https://www.parkercad.com/
Rockwall County https://www.rockwallcad.com/
Tarrant County https://www.tad.org/

01/17/2024

There should never be a fee to file your homestead exemption. Make sure it’s filed in your county.

01/14/2024

Temps in DFW could drop below freezing for the next several days, so we’re sharing a few tips to keep your home and family safe during the winter weather:

▫️ Bring your pets inside, out of the cold.

▫️ Provide a warm, safe place for them to eat and sleep.

▫️ Drip water from faucets on freezing nights, especially if plumbing is on an exterior wall.

▫️ Prevent frozen pipes and damage to your home by opening the cabinets under the kitchen and bathroom sinks to allow warm air to circulate and warm the pipes.

▫️Know where your water main shut off valve is, in case you need to shut water off. It’s typically close to your water meter.

▫️ Insulate outdoor faucets and exposed pipes, and be sure to disconnect and drain hoses from outdoor spigots.

▫️Keep heat on at least 60 degrees, even when you leave.

▫️Make sure fireplace damper is open while fireplace is in use. Close damper when not in use and once fire is completely out.

▫️ Protect plants from freezing by covering them with plant-cover fabric, or a light blanket with plastic sheeting on top of it.

▫️Remove snow or ice from walkways and put down sand or salt.

▫️Turn off automatic sprinkler systems.