Property tax rise graph

The most common property tax lie

When I was in editorial page editor in the Phoenix, Arizona area during times of greatly appreciated home values, the local politicians forced to write this editorial every year:They’re lying to you.The politicians who set the tax rate claim they “held the line” on property taxes. They say that because they kept the tax rate…

Money

Are you considered rich in your state?

Are you rich? Do you know what it takes to be considered rich where you live? If you are trying to keep up with the Joneses (or you are them), what do you earn or have that puts you in the “rich” category? One favorite determinant is accumulated wealth. If you own a million-dollar home…

Foreclosed house for sale

Hal’s housing hacks – foreclosed housing values, millennial homes, granny flats

Housing news in brief, including high value gainers, innovative affordable housing, and millennials who are buying homes Foreclosed houses’ value rises the fastest Millennials value home ownership just like their parents Granny flats, casitas, multi-gen homes offer more affordable housing options By Hal DeKeyser Good news for Vegas – Foreclosed houses’ value rises the fastest…