"Jeb Hoge" wrote in message
oups.com...
The housing cost issue is an alarming one to me, too, and not only
because I was more or less forced to move my family out of DC Metro
because my wonderful 200%+ rate of appreciation on my property caused
my property TAX burden to overwhelm our income. Housing costs are
keeping our police, EMTs, and firefighters from being able to afford to
live in the neighborhoods that they protect in a lot of areas, and if
our servicemen can't afford homes in neighborhoods around bases, then
I'd say something is out of whack. Local governments and residents need
to remember that "affordable housing" doesn't equal slums and
closet-sized apartments.

I say let the housing market continue on its own.....lowering
taxes is what government can do to help us all out....there are
plenty of affordable houses out there.....find a market that
you can afford. As for us military, rent until you get stationed
in an area you can afford to buy.

Mark



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