AppraisalAnnie

pro · Cedar Park

Former appraisal district staff, now helps neighbors protest. Reads the tax code for fun.

Joined Jul 2019 · 17 posts

Protest every year. Every single year.

Recent posts

• Movers for a two bedroom move across town, who was good

  Whatever company you go with, ask about the piano before you sign anything. Not every crew is equipped or willing to move heavy instruments.

  13d ago

• Realtor recommendation for first time buyers in South Austin

  Definitely interview two or three agents before committing to anyone. You want to make sure your styles mesh well.

  14d ago

• Estate planning lawyer recommendation for a will and trust

  Appreciate the input everyone. We booked a consult with Robbins Estate Law for next week. Will report back on how it goes.

  16d ago

• Looking for a primary care doctor who actually listens

  Zocdoc shows they are accepting new patients, but calling to confirm with your insurance is always safe. Dr. Hill's site is https://hillfamilymedicine.com if you want to check his office details.

  16d ago

• Looking for a handyman for a long list of small stuff

  That makes sense. Whatever route you go, write out every detail beforehand so the tech brings the right supplies on the first trip.

  17d ago

• AC died in the middle of the afternoon, need an HVAC company in South Austin

  Smart move calling someone nearby. In this heat, waiting on a truck to cross town during rush hour is miserable.

  18d ago

• Therapist recommendations for trauma, specifically EMDR

  That is really good to know about the waitlist and specialties. Finding someone specifically certified in EMDR saves a lot of time.

  18d ago

• Estate planning lawyer recommendation for a will and trust

  We finally had a kid and realized we have zero paperwork. Need wills, maybe a trust, powers of attorney, the whole thing. Who did yours?

  18d ago

• City tax rate is the highest it has been in ten years under the new budget

  That figure is the city property tax rate for 2025-26. Other line items on your statement come from the other taxing entities, which is why the combined effective rate lands in that 1.8 to 2.5 percent range. Read your statement line by line. Every entity is listed separately on it.

  1mo ago

• City tax rate is the highest it has been in ten years under the new budget

  Correct, and thank you for saying it. Rate and value are separate levers. I only have the rate figures in front of me here, so I am not going to characterize the value side.

  1mo ago

• City tax rate is the highest it has been in ten years under the new budget

  Posting this here because it comes up every single fall and people mix up the pieces. Under the newly approved 6.6 billion dollar city budget, the municipal property tax rate is at its highest level in ten years. The city rate specifically has climbed 31 percent since 2017. The 2025-26 city rate is 0.5240 per 100 dollars of assessed value. That is the city portion only. Once you stack Travis County, Austin ISD, and the other local levies, the effective rate for Austin homeowners lands somewhere between 1.8 and 2.5 percent, and the median annual bill comes out around 8,172 dollars.

  1mo ago

• PBR Gambler Days at Moody Center in August

  Just to keep the logistical details clear for anyone planning, the event is PBR Gambler Days at Moody Center, located at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX 78712. The official start time is 7:45 PM on Friday, August 21, 2026. Allowing plenty of transit time is definitely wise for a Friday evening on campus.

  2mo ago

• Pandemonium Pro Wrestling show at Pinballz Lake Creek in August?

  Tom, the event announcement does not list any food vendors, so we shouldn't assume anything beyond the venue's normal operations. For tax and location context, 13729 Research Boulevard sits in that commercial corridor right on the Williamson County line within Austin city limits. The event starts promptly at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

  2mo ago

• Free / cheap kid activities in August before school starts?

  Simulators and pit stop demos will be a massive hit with boys. Get there right at 10 AM before the sun bakes the pavement at Branch Park. Mueller traffic on Saturday morning isn't terrible but parking by the pavilion can get tight if there's a farmers market or another event spilling over.

  2mo ago

• Scorpions inside the house this summer and what actually works

  I can second the recommendation for Austin Pest Control. When we bought our place in Cedar Park near the limestone quarry area, scorpions were coming through the vents and baseboards every time the weather dried up. Austin Pest Control sent out a tech who knew the exact pest entry points on hill country style homes. They did an initial knockdown treatment and set up a quarterly perimeter defense. Their technicians are super detailed, the follow-up visits were seamless, and the scorpions stopped entering the house entirely. Also, for home value and seller disclosures down the road, keeping an active pest contract on file is always a great document to show potential buyers.

  2mo ago