Missouri legislature ends 2026 session marked by GOP wins, fewer meltdowns • Missouri Independent

The Missouri General Assembly adjourned Friday without the factional warfare and late-session meltdowns that have come to define the Capitol in recent years.

Missouri Independent

New Taxes Helped Cool London’s Housing Market. Could That Happen in New York?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/nyregion/second-home-tax-london-ny.html

We do not need and should not have progressive property taxes. #PropertyTaxes are by their very nature progressive, to begin with, since you are taxed on the assessed value of the property. Wealthy people own the most property, and all the most expensive property.

What we need is to move property taxes away from taxing capital improvements and toward taxing unimproved land values only. That is the most progressive possible form of #taxation. #LVT #LandValueTax

https://cepr.net/publications/land-value-taxes-and-progressive-property-taxes-two-great-taxes-that-go-great-together/

Land Value Taxes and Progressive Property Taxes: Two Great Taxes that Go Great Together!

How land value taxes work, why they can be regressive, and how progressive property taxes can offset the impact.

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Shocking Tax & Insurance Hikes: Avoid Buyer Surprises! #shorts

Unexpected jumps in property taxes and homeowner's insurance can drastically increase your monthly payments. Always verify tax prorations and consider builder-chosen title companies carefully. #PropertyTaxes #HomeInsurance #RealEstateTips #Mortgage from Austin Real Estate & Lifestyle

https://jennifermartinyt.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/shocking-tax-insurance-hikes-avoid-buyer-surprises-shorts/

Shocking Tax & Insurance Hikes: Avoid Buyer Surprises! #shorts

Unexpected jumps in property taxes and homeowner’s insurance can drastically increase your monthly payments. Always verify tax prorations and consider builder-chosen title companies carefully…

Jennifer Martin - South By West Austin Real Estate

Governor Abbott: What’s Your Long Game? #shorts

What's Governor Abbot's ultimate goal with property tax changes? Will housing become more affordable, or could sales taxes skyrocket? Understanding the decision's true impact. #PropertyTaxes #TexasPolitics #AffordableHousing #GovernmentPolicy from Austin Real Estate & Lifestyle

https://jennifermartinyt.wordpress.com/2026/04/17/governor-abbott-whats-your-long-game-shorts/

Governor Abbott: What’s Your Long Game? #shorts

What’s Governor Abbot’s ultimate goal with property tax changes? Will housing become more affordable, or could sales taxes skyrocket? Understanding the decision’s true impact. #Pr…

Jennifer Martin - South By West Austin Real Estate
Elimination of Vancouver sex worker safety role puts lives at risk, advocates say
The city has cut one of two sex worker safety planner positions as it looks to shave costs in response to a direction from Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC council majority to freeze property taxes this year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sex-worker-safety-position-cut-9.7167543?cmp=rss
Missouri property tax votes could curb services for people with disabilities • Missouri Independent

Missourians in 97 out of 114 counties will decide on measures that would freeze or cap property taxes, which fund a variety of local services.

Missouri Independent

Real Estate Tax Proration Mistake: $1,100 Monthly Payment Jump! #shorts

Buyers who skip proper tax prorating can face a shocking $1,100 monthly payment increase. Avoid this costly error by understanding your tax obligations. #RealEstateTips #HomeBuying #PropertyTaxes #MortgageMistakes from Austin Real Estate & Lifestyle

https://jennifermartinyt.wordpress.com/2026/04/07/real-estate-tax-proration-mistake-1100-monthly-payment-jump-shorts/

Real Estate Tax Proration Mistake: $1,100 Monthly Payment Jump! #shorts

Buyers who skip proper tax prorating can face a shocking $1,100 monthly payment increase. Avoid this costly error by understanding your tax obligations. #RealEstateTips #HomeBuying #PropertyTaxes #…

Jennifer Martin - South By West Austin Real Estate