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Before you decide anything, get the real number. So find out the taxes owed on the property. Guesses lead to bad choices. Here is how to find the taxes owed yourself.
First, call the county tax office. They can tell you the current balance. So ask for the payoff as of a specific date. Because penalties grow, the number changes over time.
How to find the taxes owed
Next, check the appraisal district. It shows the value and any exemptions. So you learn how the county set the taxes owed. Also, an exemption could lower future bills.
Then look for other debts. A mortgage or lien can sit on the property too. These show up in the county records. So the taxes owed may not be the whole story.
After that, compare the numbers. Weigh the taxes owed against the property’s rough value. So you can see if there is value above the debt. That comparison often answers the keep-or-sell question.
In short, you can find the taxes owed without hiring anyone. The tax office and the records hold it all. So decide from facts, not fear.
What this means for you:
Find the taxes owed by asking the tax office for a payoff as of a specific date.
Check the appraisal district and the records for value, exemptions, and other debts.
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