STEVE FORTNER RE/MAX Lake Granbury
Real Estate Specialist
Make Texas
your Home
See why so many people are making that transition.
Top 7 Benefits to being a Texan
TAXES
"In this world, nothing is certain except death & taxes."
- Benjamin Franklin
PROPERTY Owners
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PROPERTY TAX
average housing price in Texas - $146,000
Texas' property tax rate is at 1.9 %
average property taxes paid on the house is
less than $2,800/ year
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Average housing price in California - $ 450,000.
effective property tax rate at 0.72%.
+ additional parcel taxes and fees, = 1%.
average property taxes paid on the house is
$4,500/ year.
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EXEMPTIONS
Age 65 or older and disabled exemptions
Individuals age 65 or older or disabled residence homestead owners qualify for a $10,000 residence homestead exemption for school district taxes, in addition to the $40,000 exemption for all homeowners.
EVERYDAY LIVING
Education
The latest national data on high school graduation Texas as 4th in the nation at 89% with California coming in at 31st with an 82% graduation rate.
Additional Benefits in Texas
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Strong Economy
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Strong Job Market
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Low Cost Housing
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Lots of Fortune 500 employers
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A diverse population
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Fewer business regulations
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Limited power for organized labor
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Available Land
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Convenient Location
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Friendly People
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Open-carry gun laws
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Safety
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Successful Sports Teams
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Year-Round Outdoor Activities