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10/19/2026

Nassau homeowners, your home could be nearly identical to your neighbor's, but your tax bill could be a lot higher than your neighbor's.

No up-front cost to check what you could be saving.
Head to the link in our bio to check today.

10/15/2026

Long Island neighbors, a quick one on your Nassau County property taxes: grieving your assessment is free to file yourself, and the only government fee is $30.

Here's the full picture:

Filing with the Assessment Review Commission (ARC) costs $0.

The $30 is the Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) fee, and only if you escalate after a denial. We cover it for our customers.

A grievance can only lower or hold your assessment, never raise it.

If you'd rather not spend 5-10 hours pulling comps and filing forms, we can handle it. Many Nassau firms take 40-50% of your first-year savings; we charge a flat 25% in New York. Our Nassau customers save an average of $1,462 a year, with a 93% success rate and a 4.7 rating across 3,000+ Google reviews.

One thing to watch: the deadline. For 2026, it was March 1, and 2027 is expected around the same date. Miss it and you forfeit the challenge for the whole year.

Filing a Nassau County property tax grievance is free to do yourself, and the only government fee is $30 if you escalate to SCAR. Here is what it really costs.

10/12/2026

Prop 11 raised your extra homestead exemption from $10,000 to $60,000.

Combined with the general $140,000 exemption, that's $200,000 in total exemptions, which the Texas Senate estimates saves about $907.87 a year. And once you qualify at 65+, your school district taxes are frozen at that year's amount, even if values or rates climb.

Here's the part people miss: exemptions aren't automatic. You have to apply for the ones you qualify for. We can file your general and senior homestead exemptions for the current year and up to two years back, at no upfront cost.

See how the new $140,000 Texas homestead exemption and $60,000 senior exemption cut your 2025 property tax bill, plus a checklist to save more.

10/09/2026

If you own a home on Long Island, odds are your neighbors have already filed a property tax grievance. In our Long Island Homeowner Survey, 39% still hadn't, and you might be one of them.

Here's why it's worth 15 seconds of your time. Many Long Island tax firms charge 50% of your first-year savings. Ownwell charges 25%, so on $692 of savings, you keep $519 instead of $346. And there's no downside to filing: the county can't raise your assessment because you grieved.

One catch: the Nassau grievance window closes around March 31. Miss it, and you wait a full year.

See what you could save before then: https://bit.ly/4dINpNj

Comparing the best tax grievance companies on Long Island? Learn how to evaluate fees, success rates, and service before you file your Nassau grievance.

10/05/2026

Just got your first property tax bill and felt your stomach drop? You're not alone, and here's the part most first-time homeowners don't realize: that number is an estimate, not a final bill.

Your home actually has three values: its assessed value (used only for taxes), its fair market value (what buyers would pay), and its appraised value (what it's worth). Only the assessed value sets your tax bill, and assessors often get it wrong from mass-appraisal models, outdated sales data, or a simple mistake in your square footage.

So before you accept the number, run this Year 1 checklist:

✅ Review your valuation notice for errors.

✅ Claim every exemption you qualify for.

✅ File your appeal before the deadline.

Not sure where to start? We do it for you. 88% of Ownwell customers received a reduction, saving an average of $774 a year, with no upfront cost; you only pay if you save.

Full first-time homeowner's guide: https://bit.ly/3A0zvpf

09/30/2026

In 2025, more than 51,000 Texas homeowners paid a property tax protest fee and saved nothing on their tax bill. If you've ever wondered what the catch is with protest services, this is it.

Here's how it happens. Some firms charge a flat minimum fee, or a percentage of your savings, whichever is higher. Say a $500,000 home wins a $5,000 reduction. At a 2% tax rate, that's $100 saved. A $150 minimum fee means you're actually down $50. You paid to lose money.

The fee percentage gets all the attention, but the minimum fee is what actually turns a "win" into a loss.

At Ownwell, we do it differently: 25% of your savings, no minimum, no upfront cost. If your bill doesn't go down, you owe nothing.

See the full breakdown: https://bit.ly/4rsbVrS

Texas property taxes are skyrocketing. Stop paying for protest services that don't deliver. Learn why Ownwell’s $0 fee model is the smartest way to save.

09/28/2026

Pennsylvania homeowners, don't leave this one on the table. If you own and live in your home, the homestead exclusion can lower the assessed value used for your school taxes, and in Philadelphia for 2026 that's a $100,000 reduction in taxable value, saving most homeowners about $1,399.

Here's the part people miss: the deadline. For most of the state, you must file by March 1. In Philadelphia, the final deadline is Dec. 1, but applying by Oct. 1 helps it show up on your upcoming bill. It only applies to your primary residence, and once approved, it renews automatically unless your deed changes or you move.

One Pennsylvania note: school districts and municipalities can file their own appeals to raise a home's assessed value, and they routinely target homes that recently sold above their assessed value. At Ownwell, we review the evidence first and only pursue an appeal when it supports a reduction.
See who qualifies and how to file:

Discover how the main Pennsylvania homestead exemption and others can lower your property taxes. Learn about eligibility, savings, and how to apply today!

09/25/2026

Nassau homeowners, you know you can grieve your property taxes. But have you checked how much you're leaving on the table?

Other firms can take up to 50% of your savings. Ownwell takes 25%, and only if we save you money.

Checking takes less than 3 minutes, and there's no risk.

Link in bio to see what you could save!

09/23/2026

Meet Mindy, a high school biology teacher, former scientist, and mom of four who definitely has her hands full. Between teaching freshman bio and keeping up with four kids full of energy, she said something that's stuck with us ever since:

"Home is where the heart is. When I come home from work, that's my place, instant comfort, even if there's chaos all around me. My home is everything to me."

A year later, this one still hits the same, and we're so glad we got to help Mindy save on her property taxes along the way. 🏡

09/20/2026

Homeowners, quick money check: most states offer a homestead exemption that lowers the tax on your primary residence, and in most places, no one files it for you. You apply once through your county assessor, and it keeps trimming your bill every year you live there.

Two things trip people up

👉 Never claiming it at all (the single most common mistake).

👉 Missing the deadline.

Most states won't let you go back and claim a year you skipped.

In 2026, Florida's cutoff was March 1 and California first-timers filed by Feb. 15; expect the same dates in 2027.

Here's the part people miss: claiming an exemption and challenging your value aren't either/or. An exemption lowers the value you're taxed on. Challenging the value itself is a protest in Texas, a grievance in New York, and an appeal in most other states. Do both, and the savings stack.

See the exemptions available in your state: https://bit.ly/3Vh8nMU

Unsure which property tax exemptions you qualify for? See each one listed at the state level to determine which ones you qualify and should apply for.