ICSC Deal Making Conference The sessions at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Deal Making conference in Dallas in January addressed many hot topics in the commercial real estate industry. The event was loaded with networking and learning opportunities where topics ranged from co-working trends to solutions for shopping centers, this year’s event didn’t disappoint. The Assessment Technologies team was once again a corporate sponsor and active attendee of the ICSC Deal-Making event. Co-Working  With billion-dollar IPOs making headlines, a timely session focused on how to ..read more

Important Property Tax Changes in Texas Texas just passed the largest property tax cut in history. It included a commercial property pilot program. For the first time, some businesses will see a limit on how much their appraised property values. At Assessment Technologies, we prioritize informing you about significant changes to Texas property taxes. We aim to empower property owners like you to make informed decisions and avoid overpaying your property taxes. Commercial Property The new legislation “compresses” or reduces the maximum tax rate a school district (ISD) may use. State funds will ..read more

Assessment Technologies is a longstanding and proud sponsor of the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW-San Antonio) as a platinum sponsor. We support CREW’s commitment to developing its professional members and their dedication to making a difference in the community. This year’s CREW-tini had a twist. Meet the CREWtee-ni 2021 event hosted by team golf tournament TopGolf of San Antonio. The profits benefited UTSA’s Embrey REFD Program and CREW San Antonio Scholarships. CREW-San Antonio promises no less than $5,000 for scholarships every year to that program to develop the next generation of co ..read more

ICSC Deal Making 2020  The sessions at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Deal Making conference in Dallas, January 8th-10th, addressed many hot topics in the commercial real estate industry. The event was loaded with networking and learning opportunities where topics ranged from co-working trends to solutions for shopping centers, this year’s event didn’t disappoint. The Assessment Technologies team was once again a corporate sponsor and active attendee of the ICSC Deal Making event. Co-Working  With billion-dollar IPOs like WeWork making headlines, a timely sess ..read more

October marks the time for the most significant commercial real estate (CRE) learning event of the year at the South Texas Certified Commercial Institute (CCIM) annual symposium. Assessment Technologies continues to support the CRE community through active membership and corporate sponsorship as a 2019 sponsor. This year showcased real estate information sessions in retail, office, multifamily, industrial, and the financial sector. The theme this year was “Right Time, Right Place.” Hundreds of CRE professionals attended the all-day event on the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) cam ..read more

Assessment Technologies sponsored the October 2019 Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA) member luncheon. As members of RECSA, our team stays in-tuned with the current and most pervasive challenges facing San Antonio Real Estate owners and developers today. The luncheon was invitation-only, extended to real estate owners and developers, and businesses that serve that community. The purpose was to provide an intimate setting for those considering a membership, the opportunity to connect with existing members, and RECSA leadership, to learn more about the benefits and potential impact of ..read more

Assessment Technologies was honored to participate in the tenth annual Interface Healthcare Real Estate Industry Conference in Dallas, TX. This conference is a national information and networking event involving hundreds of business leaders in healthcare and medical office real estate, hospitals, healthcare systems, lenders and financial intermediaries. These industry leaders gather to learn more about trends and discuss solutions to everchanging issues they face running complex organizations.    Leading owners ..read more

Contact Us Today About James Hausman James is a licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant and is considered an expert throughout Texas in property tax issues relating to the medical and healthcare industries. In addition, James is a member of various professional organizations, including the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT) and the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP). James is a 1986 graduate from Texas A & M University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. The post 6 Things That Increase Property Taxes appeared first on Assessment Te ..read more

Property Tax Experts Since we have been in business since 1986, we have become the experts in the field of property tax negotiations. During this time we have partnered with corporations and businesses to correct over assessed property valuations. CPAs and other Corporate Tax Experts often retain our services to assist with the complexities of the property tax system. Work With a Property Tax Partner Successful CPAs are Savvy CPAs who take all legal measures to help their clients reduce liabilities. In fact, this is one of the main reasons why individuals and businesses rely on CPAs to h ..read more

The Importance of Zoning Anyone who is involved in commercial and industrial real estate quickly realizes the importance of zoning. These ordinances largely govern what can and can’t be done with a certain parcel of land. Moreover, they may have an impact on how much the owner’s property bill is. Zone decisions are important functions of cities, counties and other municipalities. Essentially, parcels of land are zoned for a particular purpose such as residential, commercial or industrial. Some municipalities allow two or more types of zone in the same area while other municipalities strictly f ..read more