Engy Shehata Realtor

03/31/2026

Texas is considering a major shift: eliminating property taxes altogether—and the conversation is raising bigger questions about ownership.

Lawmakers have proposed scrapping property taxes, meaning no more annual bills and no risk of losing your home over unpaid taxes. The idea is simple: once you buy land, it’s yours for good. To make up for the lost revenue, the state would rely more heavily on sales and consumption taxes.

Supporters see this as a win for homeowners, but critics warn it could destabilize essential services. Property taxes bring in around $80 billion each year in Texas, funding schools, emergency services, and rural healthcare. Without that steady income, those systems could face serious strain.

If the plan moves forward, it could influence other states—and spark a broader debate: Do you truly own your home, or does the system still hold the power to take it away?

This isn’t just about taxes—it’s about control, security, and what ownership really means.

12/13/2023

You can now redesign your dream home on Redfin. Pretty cool 🏡

12/01/2023

Come see this open house Sunday 1-4pm.
Gorgeous 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome with a fully finished basement

(CJMLS) For Sale: 3 beds, 2.5 baths ∙ 1853 sq. ft. ∙ 24 Chatsworth Rd, Manalapan, NJ 07726 ∙ $655,000 ∙ MLS # 2353549M ∙ Welcome to your dream home! This meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath gem offe...

07/31/2022

Come see me at this open house today, 1-4pm. Gorgeous 5 bedroom 3.5 bath, over 3800 square feet. Only 2 years young with 8 years left on the builders warranty.

(CJMLS) For Sale: 5 beds, 3.5 baths ∙ 3806 sq. ft. ∙ 162 River Rd, Monroe, NJ 08831 ∙ $999,000 ∙ MLS # 2350125M ∙ Welcome To This Beautiful Brick Front Home With A Grand 2-story Entrance. Built In 2020 With...

05/20/2022

See how many homes are for sale in your county and how long they're on the market as housing availability falls and prices rise.

03/09/2022

You don’t want to miss this!! Perfect for investors or first time buyers. Message me for private showing and more details. Open house Sunday, March 13, 1-4pm NJ Somerville
Come see us!!!
Engy Shehata
Balla Fiasco

01/23/2022

Buying a home these days be like...

01/14/2022

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06/27/2021

In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional.

04/07/2021

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02/09/2021

So grateful 🙏🏽 Alhumduallah
Thank you to all my great buyers/sellers who have made me a part of their exciting home buying experience.
Here’s to another great year iA

01/07/2021

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