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Old 07-26-2019, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Robbie0723 View Post
I see your point. But it works both ways. Possibly the increased tax funding from the growth areas are the reason taxes have not been raised in years. So in a sense expansion has filled the gap as expenses has increased across all areas over time.

Expansion has also helped raised everyone's property values with newer homes paying more in taxes. Effectively subsidizing the older areas.
Actually many of the resale houses are more expensive than the new. Mine would have been cheaper if I had bought it new or had it built. I chose it because of the location (close to Barnes and Noble).

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