Would you trade price appreciation for a chunk of your down payment?

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But those are the responsibility of your State and local governments.

I can't begin to comprehend why you think the Federal Congress should be getting itself involved with local taxes.

Simply put, some states don't tax enough, and then rely on national funds to fill the gap. That's why some low-tax states are actually big users of federal dollars for things like disaster relief. Texas, for example.

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Simply put, some states don't tax enough, and then rely on national funds to fill the gap. That's why some low-tax states are actually big users of federal dollars for things like disaster relief. Texas, for example.

I really don't think this is true.