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Affordability Shift
San Antonio has been a steady market for multifamily developments over the past couple of years and the current wave of new construction shows no sign of giving in through 2007. In 2006, 22 projects with nearly 5,100 units were delivered. Through the third quarter of 2007, over 1,400 units...
Tags: Construction, O'Connor & Associates, San Antonio
White papers 2007-12-11
Appealing Your Property Taxes... How To Request Binding Arbitration
Thousands of Texas homeowners will go through the property tax appeal process this year because the appraisal district incorrectly assessed their home's value. Sometimes getting a satisfactory reduction takes some time, but it is important to utilize the options available until you are offered a fair reduction. When compared to...
Tags: Arbitration, Appraisal, O'Connor & Associates, Taxes, Free Trade, Financial Planning, Finance
White papers 2006-07-03
Houston Apartment Market Update - September 2007
The Houston market recorded a decrease in occupancy in September, the first decrease in four months; occupancy in Houston continues to lag the major Texas markets. Houston rental rates inched up slightly in September, but remain towards the lower end when compared to the other major markets in Texas. September...
Tags: Houston, O'Connor & Associates, Occupancy
White papers 2007-09-01
Property Tax Protest Deadline Nears
For most property owners, May 31 is the deadline for filing a property tax protest. Protesting property taxes is a simple, "Owner-friendly" process most Harris county residents don't take advantage of annually. This paper explains Some interesting facts about property tax protests: in 2006, 68 percent of appeals by homeowners...
Tags: Homeowner, O'Connor & Associates, Property Tax, Taxes, Free Trade, Financial Planning, Finance
White papers 2007-05-29
Preparing For Binding Arbitration
This year, property owners have a new option to appeal their property taxes called binding arbitration. The 2005 Texas Legislature added this option to the Texas Property Tax Code TPTC for property owners who appeal at an Appraisal Review Board ARB hearing and have property with a value of $1...
Tags: Arbitration, Appraisal, O'Connor & Associates
White papers 2006-08-01
Dallas/Ft. Worth Apartment Market Update - September 2007
Dallas/Fort Worth market occupancy inched up in September, however area occupancy remains toward the lower end when compared to the major Texas markets. Rental rates in the Dallas/Fort Worth area also recorded monthly gains, and are second only to those found in Austin. Absorption of 1,554 units by the Dallas/Fort...
Tags: Texas, Apartment, O'Connor & Associates
White papers 2007-09-01
Multi-Family Report Shows Positive Future For Houston Market
The 2006 Houston Multi-family Executive Summary will soon be available to all real estate professionals involved in Houston's booming multi-family market. Some notable predictions for 2007 that the report supports include: class B and C properties are poised to reap the most benefits in terms of occupancy and rental rates...
Tags: Houston, O'Connor & Associates, Real Estate, Business Operations
White papers 2007-05-25
Tips On The Appraisal Review Board Hearing
Even though most property tax appeals are resolved at the informal hearing, in some cases the homeowner will need to pursue the next step by appealing at the Appraisal Review Board ARB hearing. If a homeowner is not satisfied with the offer the appraiser makes at the informal hearing, the...
Tags: Board, Homeowner, Appraisal, O'Connor & Associates, Taxes, Financial Planning, Finance
White papers 2006-06-20
Austin Apartment Market Update - July 2007
Occupancy in the Austin market fell for the third consecutive month; however, Austin occupancy remains the highest of any major Texas market. Austin average rental rates increased another $0.002 psf in July, and are the highest in the state. With -189 units absorbed over the month, Austin was the only...
Tags: Austin, O'Connor & Associates
White papers 2007-07-01
Austin Apartment Market Update
The multifamily market in Austin made some strides during 2007, despite a lack luster fourth quarter, where there was negative absorption and a slight decline in occupancy. Annual absorption totaled 1,275 units, with the Class A and B markets both posting strong yearly figures of 1,558 and 577 units, respectively....
Tags: Austin, O'Connor & Associates, Sales Strategy, CAD, Sales Force Management, Marketing Research, Sales, Software, Marketing
White papers 2008-01-25
Appealing Your Texas Property Taxes In District Court
If you disagree with the appraisal district's value or any action of the appraisal district about your property, the Texas Property Tax Code TPTC provides several options to appeal your property taxes. Most appraisal district offices will meet with you informally to review your protest and usually make an offer,...
Tags: Tax, Appraisal, O'Connor & Associates
White papers 2006-07-17
Dallas/Fort Worth Apartment Market Update - July 2007
Despite recording gains in July, Dallas/Fort Worth market occupancy remains toward the lower end when compared to the major Texas markets. Though rental rates were flat over the month, they remain well ahead of average rates in Houston and San Antonio, but still below those found in Austin. Demand for...
Tags: Texas, Houston, Apartment, O'Connor & Associates
White papers 2007-07-01
Texas Apartment Market Posts Second Straight Month Of Occupancy Increase
While Houston recorded the largest monthly increase, it continues to post the lowest overall occupancy, with Austin posting the highest. Houston was the only market not to post an increase in rental rates in March. Demand was strong for a second straight month, with Houston recording the highest monthly absorption...
Tags: Houston, O'Connor & Associates
White papers 2007-04-27
The Informal Hearing
For many homeowners, the property tax appeal process can seem too difficult and therefore only about 8% appeal even though 70% of those who do appeal are successful. Most homeowners also do not realize that their appeal can be resolved at the informal hearing. This paper explains some tips on...
Tags: Homeowner, Appraisal, O'Connor & Associates, Appraisal District
White papers 2006-06-05
San Antonio Apartment Market Update - May 2007
The San Antonio market posted an increase in occupancy in May; occupancy remains high compared to the other major Texas markets. While average rental rates per square foot continued their upward trend, San Antonio rents remain below the rest of the state. May demand was strong in San Antonio; monthly...
Tags: Texas, Apartment, O'Connor & Associates
White papers 2007-05-01
Austin Apartment Market Update - September 2007
Austin apartment occupancy, at 93.39%, remains the highest among the major Texas markets. Further, rental rates in Austin recorded yet another monthly increase in September, and continue to the lead the state. Absorption in Austin was positive for the second straight month and trailed only the Dallas/Fort Worth market in...
Tags: Apartment, Austin, O'Connor & Associates
White papers 2007-09-01
Two Options To Appeal An Appraisal Review Board's Decision: Binding Arbitration Or Judicial Appeal
Beginning this year, Texas property owners who are protesting their property taxes and do not achieve a satisfactory reduction on their home's assessed value at the Appraisal Review Board ARB hearing, now have the option to request binding arbitration instead of judicial appeal. Prior to the passage of the binding...
Tags: Board, Arbitration, Commercial Property, Appraisal, O'Connor & Associates
White papers 2006-07-10
Austin Apartment Market Posts Highest Occupancy Levels In Texas
Despite an occupancy rate decrease in May, the rate for Austin remains the highest of any Texas market. This is according to the O'Connor & Associates May Austin Apartment Update Report. Rental rates continued to climb, and are also the highest in the state. Monthly absorption in the Austin market...
Tags: Texas, Austin, O'Connor & Associates
White papers 2007-06-12
Debunking The Coming "2008 Tax Boon"
Here is a question the author recently received from a friend and thought it very important to pass it on to you along with an explanation: the author have heard that 2008 is a free year for capital gains. His friend said one can sell in 2008 with better tax...
Tags: Friend, O'Connor & Associates, Taxes, Free Trade, Financial Planning, Finance
White papers 2007-12-01
Appeal Your Property Taxes On Market Value And Unequal Appraisal
The first step to annually appealing your property taxes is to send a written notice to the Appraisal Review Board ARB for the county in which your home is located. Comparable sales are the cornerstone of a market value appeal for a home. Unequal appraisal is an effective tool in...
Tags: Tax, Appraisal, O'Connor & Associates, Property Tax
White papers 2006-04-17
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