Matthew Lee wrote:Bridget Conant wrote:Matthew
There are several links above in this thread that explain the effect of increased taxes on home prices.
Hi Bridget,
I read both of the linked articles, and maybe there are others I missed, but neither one of them actually specifically address increased property taxes on homes with a definite effect on home values. One article dealt with the overall tax reform, not specific to property taxes. And the other article dealt with Illinois property taxes keeping people away from Illinois.
Did I miss some other articles that might make me think Lakewood property taxes are so bad that nobody would buy a house here?
Matthew
One could then reason, if people are staying away, then people have to reduce house values.
I would say an even larger problem is the fact not many moving to the Cleveland area.
So at some point, we end up with a glut of housing stock, which would/could cause property prices to fall across the region.
There is also the infamous "red herring" we moved because of high property taxes. I say red herring because it usually means other issues, but some could be people that can't do the math well wnough that it usually takes 10+ years to recoup the cost of a move. When you add in an increased housing price like moving to Westlake or Bay, it could take 15 or more years if ever realized.
Another huge factor as laid out by "Dr. Death" Dr. Tom Bier is cutting City Services to keep taxes low, or cutting them in general also leads to less interest in community and people looking elsewhere. His articles were published and republished here on the Deck during City Hall cuts of City Services like backyard trash collection, etc.
No matter as taxes go up through the necessity and the failure of City Hall to deliver on anything out side of liquidation of assets, taxes will rise.
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