Jim Crawford
Maximum One Executive REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Jim Crawford Atlanta Best Listing Agents & REALTOR

I am from Brooklyn originally, and I will not go back to NY.  The taxes are criminal.  Governments have to do two things.  Cut back on needless jobs, and projects - by trimming the fat.  And for the money they take in they need to spend it for its intended purpose.  An example, the tolls in NY our totally outrageous at $13 Verranzano Bridge is off the charts nationally, the Holland Tunnel is is disrepair since it was built by Robert Moses in hte 1930's.  It is no wonder why NY has lost several million in population in just the last few years. They have hit a breaking point which is counter productive to its intent.  So when you add up all the taxes you pay and then why own a home?  It seem the people living in an apartment get all the benefits, and the homeowner pays for all!   By they way I was in NY 2 days ago visiting family.

May 29, 2013 10:58 PM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jim;  thanks for the great comment.  I think I would leave also were it not for my family.

May 29, 2013 11:12 PM