Rising Costs of Insurance

This is an expense that home owners should monitor every year.
Claims in a zip code can affect your rates.
If your rates go up, call an insurance carrier for quotes.
Make sure you are adequately insured!
Carrie Ousley with HUB International specializes in homes over $700,000.

Property Taxes Annually

Homestead Exemption

One page form that you can file yourself
20% reduction in Property Taxes.
Must have owner and lived in home as of January 1 for that tax year.
Deadline is April 30, 2014
New law requires copy of driver’s license with Homestead address.

Paul Bettencourt

Let the professionals protest for you.
Deadlines for filing must be met.
Your appointed company must show up for hearings.
You only pay if they are successful in reducing your taxes.