Realtors - Doing our part

Realtors have worked for years on behalf of the citizens of Texas to make our great state a better place to live, as we did when I was a realtor in California. Realtors serve in associations, boards, and on committees that examine issues affecting property ownership as well as the real estate industry, and also serve to protect property rights, advocate for property owners and work to keep home ownership affordable. This includes reforming the property appraisal and tax rate-setting processes and monitoring any proposals to change our state's home equity laws. During the past legislative session in Texas, Realtors encouraged and supported legislation that increased the homestead exemption and constitutionally banned the implementation of any state real estate transfer taxes. This legislative session, Realtors will work on eliminating the 'hidden property tax' in Texas, as well as advocating for additional state aid in the school finance system. We have homes too and want the best living environment for all and are working hard to do our part to help the America Dream continue.