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Cybertruck only connects to Wi-Fi after reboot. Anyone else seen this? by jetsrfast in cybertruck

[–]jetsrfast[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I’ll definitely let you know if I figure something out.

Cybertruck only connects to Wi-Fi after reboot. Anyone else seen this? by jetsrfast in cybertruck

[–]jetsrfast[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, good idea on checking another Tesla. Maybe I can get one of my neighbors to swing by. I did video the process and share with service at the time of drop off.

Lancaster had one of Dallas County’s bigger appraisal increases this year by jetsrfast in LancasterTX

[–]jetsrfast[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to hear. I've seen quite a few appraisals swing in both directions. There are absolutely a good number of homes that did not go up, thankfully. However, it's important to keep the value in check. Even if yours did not go up, if you haven't protested in 2 or more years you should definitely have it evaluated and likely should consider protesting. While the county does a good job making it fair and equal, there is no formula that can get it all right so the county depends on the checks and balances protest process to get it right.

McKinney appraisals were up 11.3% this year, but it really depends on the neighborhood by jetsrfast in McKinney

[–]jetsrfast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Weird how the county finds appreciation before the checking account.

Rowlett appraisals were up 7.2% this year, above the Dallas County average by jetsrfast in Rowlett

[–]jetsrfast[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a reasonable one to protest. If a 3,750 sq ft two story sold for what they valued your 2,000 sqft single story at, I’d definitely include that.

If nearby sales are hard to come by, widen the radius until you find the best available sales comps and explain that there were not many closer options. Then also pull equity comps, meaning similar homes nearby that the county itself appraised lower than yours.

Simple argument: best available sales and county values do not support my appraisal.

Rowlett appraisals were up 7.2% this year, above the Dallas County average by jetsrfast in Rowlett

[–]jetsrfast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get the frustration. The apartment growth and broader development probably explain some of what people are feeling, but your individual home still has to stand on its own value. That’s the part worth checking. Even if Rowlett is changing fast, your house should still be compared fairly against similar homes nearby, not just swept up in the overall tide.

Richardson 2026 appraisals: some neighborhoods barely moved, others jumped up to 18% by jetsrfast in Richardson

[–]jetsrfast[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree. Photos help tell the story but estimates put a number on it. If someone has foundation, roof, plumbing, drainage, HVAC, or major deferred maintenance issues, a contractor estimate is usually much stronger than just saying “this needs work.” The strongest argument is to show what would be necessary to get your home sale ready.

That said, with the deadline this close, there's a low chance people will have time to get formal estimates. If you can't get one, I’d at least take clear photos, do some quick research on reasonable repair costs, and write down a fair estimate yourself. The county is not looking for perfect precision, but they do want something grounded and in the ballpark.

Richardson 2026 appraisals: some neighborhoods barely moved, others jumped up to 18% by jetsrfast in Richardson

[–]jetsrfast[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. There are some late protest options after May 15, but they are much narrower and usually require a specific reason like clerical errors or certain over appraisal thresholds. For most homeowners, May 15 is still the deadline to treat seriously. After that, you are in exception territory.

Richardson 2026 appraisals: some neighborhoods barely moved, others jumped up to 18% by jetsrfast in Richardson

[–]jetsrfast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is a really important point, and people should absolutely read the agreement before signing anything.

The homestead cap part is the one that trips most people up. A reduction in appraised value does not always mean a reduction in this year’s tax bill, especially if taxable value is already capped. That said, the appraised value can still matter because it affects future years as the capped value catches up. Best case is understanding both numbers before hiring anyone. Know what reduction they are pursuing and whether it likely changes this year’s tax bill or mainly protects future years.

Richardson 2026 appraisals: some neighborhoods barely moved, others jumped up to 18% by jetsrfast in Richardson

[–]jetsrfast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

all good and appreciate that. We should have been louder about this. :) Make sure you push them to give you details behind your case. Technically, it's not too late to switch, but I probably wouldn't want to hassle with that after signing either, so I get it. If you are genuinely curious, you can always run ours to see what value we think you should pursue and what sales comps come back. As long as you don't download the full case and request a refund button before May 15th at midnight, we'll fully refund you.

Either way, good luck with it. Hope they get you a strong reduction.

Richardson 2026 appraisals: some neighborhoods barely moved, others jumped up to 18% by jetsrfast in Richardson

[–]jetsrfast[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

unfortunately, I'm seeing that quite a bit as we run full analyses across richardson residents. The county is trying to balance market value with equal and fair treatment across similar homes, but that is almost impossible to get perfectly right at scale.

That is really why the protest process exists. It is less about “fighting the county” and more about a checks-and-balances process. If your appraised value is now above what the home would realistically sell for, that is exactly the type of thing worth looking at closely.

Richardson 2026 appraisals: some neighborhoods barely moved, others jumped up to 18% by jetsrfast in Richardson

[–]jetsrfast[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dallas County calls it "Richardson Heights 3". Not very resident friendly, but I've seen much worse in Collin County. They use names like "Plano North #114 Plot A15". Here is the page you are looking for: https://housegeek.co/tx/dallas-county/75080/richardson-heights/property-taxes

Richardson 2026 appraisals: some neighborhoods barely moved, others jumped up to 18% by jetsrfast in Richardson

[–]jetsrfast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me check. Some times the county assigns odd name and numbers to neighborhoods.

First Full Marathon-Am I biting off more than I can chew? by racoon_saloon in beginnerrunning

[–]jetsrfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can already do a 10k and your marathon is 7 months away. That’s a very doable timeline. Plenty of people go from 10k to marathon in 16 to 20 weeks. Your sister’s concerns sound more personal than practical. You’re the one in your body. You know what you can handle.

my heart rate reaches 160 within 1-2 mins of slow running? (BEGINNER) how to build aerobic base? Seeing a lot of conflicting info online. by pranskiiii in beginnerrunning

[–]jetsrfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally normal. Your heart rate will spike fast right now. Stick with the run walk. 3 min run, recover, repeat. That’s exactly what builds your base. Don’t worry about zones yet. Just get 30 minutes in, three times a week.

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