Costs You Bear
Visit our Resources section to download and review the many files that demonstrate the high cost of growth in Central Texas. These documents are organized according to the public services which must be provided to support the infrastructure for the growing region. Sort them by Category. If you have other documents or links that you think are relevant, please suggest them in the form on the Resources page.
Texas is one of only a handful of states which do not require property sales prices to be disclosed.
The MLS reports prices and allows appraisers to keep home appraisals close to market values, but commercial sales are cloaked in secrecy.
The Texas Association of Appraisal Districts estimates:
Texas commercial property is undervalued by 40 percent.
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