Melissa Chandler Blog

Whether you’re looking to learn the best practices for staging your house to sell or the trendiest places for brunch in your town, the Realty Texas blog has something for everyone! We regularly bring our readers valuable content they can use in every aspect of their life.

Secure Tax Savings: File Your Texas Homestead Exemption for 2025 Now!

Congratulations on your new home! To maximize its benefits, it's crucial to file your homestead exemption in Texas. Not only can this reduce your property tax, but it also caps appraisal increases, safeguarding your finances....

homeownership Texas real estate property taxes homestead exemption appraisal cap Austin property market filing exemption homeowner benefits financial planning property tax savings real estate guidance Travis County appraisal Williamson County appraisal Bastrop County appraisal Hays County appraisal Lee County appraisal

By Melissa Chandler

02-25-2026 08:33:21 CST

Navigate Falling Interest Rates: Key Questions for Your Lender and Real Estate Agent

Navigating the fluctuating real estate market, especially with recent drops in interest rates, holds new opportunities for homebuyers. Learn the essential questions to ask your lender and real estate agent to make informed decisions.

real estate trends interest rates drop home affordability mortgage tips lender questions real estate agent advice market conditions financial planning homebuying guide Austin real estate Melissa Chandler Realty Texas buying a home mortgage fees local market performance

By Melissa Chandler

09-23-2025 07:09:24 CST

LOOKING TO SELL YOUR HOME?

Realty Texas is The Real Deal, TM.

Contact Us

Apply