Operation Homefront and Mortgage lender Chase will partner to place 100 wounded warriors, military members and veterans permanently into Chase-owned homes this year. This is part of the Homes on the Homefront program that helps wounded warriors, active military members, veterans and their families realize the American dream of owning their own home. Military members and their families can learn about the program at Homes on the Homefront website. Operation Homefront is also seeking … [Read more...]

The State of Texas developed Homestead Laws that were to grant survivors of a deceased homeowner the right of occupancy, to protect a home from creditors and lastly to afford a reduction on your property tax. In general, when people talk about the homestead exemption, they are talking about the tax reduction. What is the benefit? In San Antonio, the homestead exemption may allow for up to $15,000 in exemptions on your school taxes. For example, if your home is appraised by Bexar County for … [Read more...]