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To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (109992)	6/23/2001 4:57:46 PM
From: GraceZ	Respond to of 436258

What these county governments forget is that every household buys a dishwasher, refrigerator, lawn mower, grill, groceries, car, etc. Even if the county doesn't receive direct tax benefits in the form of collecting more real estate tax the higher density housing adds to the general overall economic health of the region. If you look at the roll out of national retail stores and chains you'll see that the population has to reach a certain density before they will even consider locating a store in the area. Although I have to admit they sure are able to sock it to the McMansion owners in real estate taxes. My sister and her husband bought a new 8k square luxury home that has yearly taxes that are double what I pay for my total yearly mortgage payment (taxes and insurance included). Good thing they paid cash for the house.