Past Episodes Short Parcelume videos about property taxes, escrow, and homeownership.
Latest Episode Who Actually Determines Your Property Tax Bill? No single office determines your property tax bill. See how the State, your Property Appraiser, local taxing authorities, and the Tax Collector each play a different part.
Key takeaways
› Florida sets the legal framework; the Property Appraiser handles values and exemptions. › Taxing authorities levy taxes, and the Tax Collector bills and collects them. Florida DOR — Local Officials Anne and the Escrow Surprise Why a mortgage payment can jump even when the tax rate didn't — and what that escrow analysis letter is really telling you.
Key takeaways
› Your mortgage payment can change even when the tax rate does not. › Review your escrow analysis and ask your mortgage servicer about any shortage. CFPB — Understanding Mortgage Escrow Video 2 — First posted on Instagram September 15, 2026
Ms. Rivera and the TRIM Notice What that August envelope from the county actually means — and why it's not a bill.
Key takeaways
› The TRIM notice shows proposed property taxes; it is not the tax bill. › Review the values, exemptions and hearing information shown on your notice. Florida DOR — TRIM Notices The Carters at Closing What happens to the seller's outstanding tax bill when you close on a home.
Key takeaways
› Review property-tax adjustments in your closing documents. › Ask your closing professional how any outstanding taxes are being handled. General educational information only. Not individualized tax, legal, or financial advice.
