RT Hunter Ash (@ArtemisConsort)If you want young Americans to prosper and start families, you will1. Love property taxes. Replace other taxes with property taxes wherever possible. Low property taxes favor the old. We do far too much of that, at the expense of our future.2. Love AI and other American industries. We are not the world leader in manufacturing. We are the world leader in innovation. Don’t kill our advantage by being a luddite.3. Restrict immigration. Housing supply is not keeping up with housin ...

Core Insights - The transition from renting to owning a home involves additional costs such as property taxes, which have increased significantly, with a nationwide rise of 5.1% for single-family homes in 2024 compared to the previous year [1] Property Taxes Overview - Property taxes are essential for funding local services like infrastructure and schools, calculated as a percentage of home value, with rates ranging from 0.27% to 2.23% as of 2025 [3] - For a home valued at $300,000, property taxes would range from $810 to $6,690 [3] Payment Methods for Property Taxes - Homeowners can typically pay property taxes via personal check, electronic transfer, money order, or credit card, depending on local regulations [4] - Some counties utilize third-party processors for credit card payments, which may charge processing fees, for example, a 2.00% fee on a $2,000 tax bill would add $40 in fees [5] Pros and Cons of Using Credit Cards - **Pros**: - Convenience of online payments without needing to visit tax offices [8] - Potential rewards from credit card usage, such as cash back or points [8] - Improved cash flow by preserving savings for unexpected expenses [8] - **Cons**: - Processing fees typically range from 2% to 3% [7] - High annual percentage rates (APRs) can lead to significant interest charges if balances are not paid off promptly [16] - Increased credit utilization may negatively impact credit scores [16] Tips for Using Credit Cards for Property Taxes - Consider credit cards with promotional APRs to avoid interest during the repayment period [9] - Take advantage of signup bonuses by meeting spending requirements through property tax payments [11] - Establish a repayment plan to ensure the balance is paid off before the end of the promotional period [12] Conclusion - While using a credit card for property tax payments is possible, it is essential to be aware of processing fees and potential interest charges. Homeowners should explore other payment options, such as installment plans, to manage costs effectively [13]

Abolishing property taxes is a terrible idea, writes @foxjust. They're more conducive to economic growth than other taxes, plus local governments need the money (via @opinion) https://t.co/0M24xCzZ0v ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)@MDBitcoin @AdamBLiv No property taxes, very low maintenance, in the long run no dilution. ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)@AdamBLiv You have to beat the 10-15%/year costs to win on this bet. 7%/year interest, 2-3%/year property taxes + maintenance + 1-5%/year dilution from housing construction. ...

There are whispers that increases in property taxes could be coming in the UK Budget, which could affect London and surrounding areas heavily. Would that risk strangling our golden goose? Get the Readout with @AllegraStratton https://t.co/1iRzDuUh1y ...

Market Technicals & Supply/Demand - The underperformance was largely driven by technical factors, including uncertainty around tax exemption and pulled-forward supply [1] - Supply wasn't met by enough buyers due to questions around tariffs and concerns around federal spending [2] - A recovery of the technical sell-off has been observed recently [3] - Supply tends to dampen a bit in the fourth quarter, which is constructive for yields [11] Federal Funding & State Budgets - Reduced federal funding is expected under the current administration, impacting state budgets [3] - Medicaid accounts for approximately 60% of state revenues from the federal government, making it a key area of impact [4] - States have limited options: cut coverage or make difficult budget decisions [5] California's Fiscal Situation - California's revenues are more than 50% higher than pre-COVID levels, indicating a spending problem rather than a revenue problem [7] - California is dipping into its reserves despite 20+% equity market gains, which is concerning [7] - A credit downgrade for California is possible as early as this summer [9] - A downgrade would be a notch downgrade from A to single-A, still very strong [8] Investment Strategy - Investments favor local geos and public schools financed by property taxes due to their reliability [9] - The industry expects to achieve the year of carry for 2025 [11]

UK home sellers barely raised their asking prices in October amid speculation that Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will lift property taxes at the budget next month, according to a new report https://t.co/yOHvW9TD3s ...

New poll out this morning from uh from Emerson College WPIX channel 11 and the Hill. If this was Drudge, if I was Drudge, it would say shock poll because it has the race for New Jersey governor between Democrat Mikey Cheryl and Republican Jack Chedarelli tied tied 11% undecided. Joining us this morning uh with his plans for New Jersey, Republican gubanatorial candidate Jack Chedarelli. I said shock. Well, maybe um uh maybe you're not shocked, but uh that was a pleasant surprise for you this morning. No, you ...

Property taxes are on the rise in many parts of the United States. They're up 23% nationwide from 2019 to 2023. It's a huge issue in areas with high real estate values, particularly those near major cities.This was not just the big bad blue states like New York and California and New Jersey states like Florida. States like Texas will realize this applies to them, too. Congress's new tax and spending bill tackles this problem head on an increased deduction for state and local taxes.The tax break is expected ...