>Bob,
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>>Sure, the property values have gone up but that is only a benefit if you plan to sell. It's a handicap when it comes to taxes (which our school system can't seem to get enough of!). Maybe my kids can enjoy the appreciation :)
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>Understand about the taxes issue.. Ugh.. I guess home ownership is something of a myth anymore...

With RICO and asset forfiture ownership of anything is a myth. We are all just renting from Uncle or his cousins.