A Homeowner's Guide to Property Taxes: What You Need to Know
Today, we're diving into one of the hottest topics around - property taxes. Love them or hate them, they're a reality for homeowners, and with the recent release of tax bills, it's something many of us are thinking about. To help us understand what's going on with those tax bills, we sat down with Ashley Gott, the Williamson County Treasurer. Ashley, who has served as treasurer since 2019, brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. With over two decades of experience in banking and civic leadership, he's the perfect person to help us break down property taxes - what they are, why we have them, and how they're calculated. So, whether you're a first-time homeowner or a seasoned property owner, we'll help guide you through the complexities of your tax bill and give you practical tips to make sense of it all.
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Building a Home From the Ground Up: Part 4
We're wrapping up the journey we've been following for the past year as our very own, Ashley McVicker, built her first home from the ground up. This final part in our 4-part series dives into the culmination of her experience, where she walks us through the process of rolling her construction loan into permanent financing. Ashley gives us a candid recap of her entire journey, sharing the final steps, reflecting on the lessons she's learned, and offering insights you won't want to miss. The big question remains-does she have any regrets, or is she thrilled with her decision? Read on to find out!
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Foreclosure: Bargain or Bust?
You've seen it on the HGTV shows a million times. A crummy house on the corner goes up for auction and the gorgeous realtor couple puts in an all-cash offer and completely renovates the house in 30 minutes including commercials. This is what most people think of when they hear about the foreclosure process but there is far more to it than that? Sold to the person in the back!? Biding on a foreclosed property can be one of the riskiest investments in the real estate world and it's hard to know exactly what you're getting in to before the county clerk strikes the gavel! In this episode, you will learn why properties go into foreclosure, how the bidding process works, and if a foreclosed property is a bargain or a bust. Thank you to our Chief Mortgage Officer, John Streuter, for answering all our foreclosure questions!
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