Statistics from The WC

Check out the most current Williamson County Market Statistics! For more information about the market statistics, visit The WC's blog! 

A New Way The WC is Getting the Word Out!

Everyone knows how important Facebook is to consumers these days, now there is a new application The WC has embedded on our Facebook Page to help the general public find a REALTOR! Check out the application, and be sure to add it to your business page! 

WCAOR Scholarship Foundation

The WCAOR Scholarship Foundation will be awarding four, $1,000 Scholarships to high school graduating seniors’ in Williamson County.   Deadline for receipt of application is March 30, 2012.  This year, one of the Scholarships will be given specially to a son or daughter of a WCAOR  member.  Please review the application and call the Association if you have any questions.

Texas REALTOR Leadership Program (TRLP)

The Region 8  2012 Texas REALTOR Leadership Program (TRLP) will be held again this year.  WCAOR will be sending two members to this educational program on leadership.  The application has been updated with meeting dates and locations, as well as cost to the member.    If you are interested in participating in this eight month program, please review the application, complete the information and submit to the Association office by February 28th, 2012.  If you have any questions, please call the office.

Governmental Affairs

The WC's Governmental Affairs Committee has developed a list of local City Council and County Commissioner meetings. We invite you to come out to these meetings, and let your voice be heard.  

NAR News

Issues Affecting the Real Estate Industry

There are many issues facing the Real Estate Industry, as the Federal Government works for pass legislation and policy to reduce debt and boost the economy.  Real Estate is a target area regarding taxation issues and NAR has developed a list of issues that they are going to defend on behalf of the Real Estate Industry.  This link will take you to the issues that are at the top of the NAR Federal Public Policy Agenda for 2012.

3.8% Tax Information

There is an email circulating among industry professionals claiming that sellers will pay a 3.8 percent sales tax on homes sold after 2012. The claims in this message are inaccurate. A sales tax will not be imposed on all real estate transactions. The rumor is based on a 3.8 percent Medicare tax in the Health Care Bill that will apply to high-income households that have a specific net investment income. The 3.8 percent tax will affect very few real estate transactions and will take effect January 1, 2013. To find out how this tax could impact you or your clients, read this brochure created by NAR and forward the information to your clients and colleagues.