Growth in Loudon

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It's a nasty issue, as describer here in the Washington Post.This is my favorite part, because it transcends this issue and speaks to politics in general. Bolding is mine.The court's action has left some GOP board members in a politically sensitive spot. To slam their predecessors' efforts to control growth was one thing. To be forced to take a clear public position on an issue...

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Madison is dealing with growth

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?If people are not interested in land conservation in Madison County, if they don?t believe development is coming, this should serve as a wake-up call,? said Miller. Miller also noted that the number of new housing permits issued by the county has been rising steadily each year since 1991. …?Most easements are done because people love their land and want to leave the legacy behind…

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“Discount” brokerages

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What I can’t stand is that they advertise in newspapers or mailouts they only charge 1/2 or 1-2% fee or compared to a Full Service company fee of 6%. (which is far and few) Some use a chart state showing as a example that you save $20,000 by using them based on a 1-2 % fee. What they fail to provide or even in very…

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Real estate tax reduction in the City

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“The largest real estate tax rate cut in over a quarter of a century or longer is being proposed, a 4 cent reduction,” said O’Connell – from WCAV. Instead of helping qualified homeowners pay their tax bills, as the relief program does, the city would put any tax increases resulting from higher assessments into an escrow account payable upon the sale or transfer of the…

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