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My 12 year old lab is getting a younger brother, a Doberman puppy. I have always believed in having two dogs for company, they understand each other. My old guy Amici will teach the new puppy Bullet all the habits of each family member.
Hi! My name is Amici! I’m a dog. I’m a Labrador Retriever, although I detest retrieving. I was born in New Orleans, a tough town, and then shipped off to Florida. I’m really a black mutt with a curved funny tail; I was also the runt of the litter, and no one wanted me. I also have a fleshy tumor on my neck. There were many strikes against me. First, I’m black; the second, I’m the runt, I don’t lick or kiss, but I’m friendly like my name. My parents found and adopted me just before I got the needle. I was so scared I stayed in the back of my cage shivering, just waiting for love. My future parents didn’t notice me in the back of the cage, but Andy their son, found me just when all hope was lost! Andy loves all animals. Boy, am I lucky.
They brought me to their house to meet another dog, Budaj. He was a beautiful boy dog, just like me! He was white and a pedigree, and he loved me. He taught me quickly about mom, dad, and Andy. Budaj did not like men! Everyone was afraid of dad, so I learned from Budaj to dislike men. I was taught mom was the only one for us. Although I learned that dad and Andy were great guys, Budaj lived for mom. Dad has a big booming voice that shakes the house because he sings. Mom can curse like a drunken sailor during hockey games, and all is fine; dad just whispers, “drat or darn,” and me and Buds, we run in fear. I’m not sure why, dad has never yelled at me or hit me. He taught me “please,” “thank you,” excuse me,” and I responded. Budaj just doesn’t like him; he hates Andy even more. I don’t know why. Budaj says to never, ever go down the hall to Andy’s room; it’s evil. I’m beginning to believe Budes has issues.
Andy is soft-spoken and a lover of all animals. I’ve seen him capture water bugs and release them outside, and dad, well, you can only imagine what he does; it’s not pleasant.
I’m am very lucky to have a big yard with a pool. I never swim; I hate the water. That’s right, a lab won’t retrieve or swim, and I really hate car rides, all that wind blowing. I enjoy chasing squirrels around the yard. We have bunny rabbits, but dad says we don’t chase them, so I don’t. I’m a good boy. I have many pet names I’m called, and I always answer; you never know, there might be a meatball waiting for me. They call me Amici, Mici, Coco, Peco, Sweebums, Meatball; I actually have seasonal names, Pumpkin, etc.
I’m being raised as Italian, Polish, and Ukraine; boy, they can cook! Meatballs are my favorite. When dad begins to make meatballs, I can hear the wrapping coming off the meat, and I am there to help dad any way I can! Pierogis, Kielbasa, Stuffed Shells, Chicken, and Bacon are my favorites. I have so much love from my family, and the best part is that they are medically trained, not dad though; he just cooks. My Aunt Janelle is a veterinarian! Dr. Aunt Janelle says my tumor is no big deal. Love, food, and healthcare, what more could you want! I have three beds to sleep in, and I sleep in all of them, on the rugs and on the tiles when it’s hot outside.
I cried so much the night that Budaj died. He was so young and my best buddy. It took some time to get over him, I remember everything he taught me, but I love dad and Andy. Since Budaj passed, I have been barking. Budaj didn’t bark much; he woofed when Andy was near. We sold the big house with the big yard, and we are looking for a new home. I bark at everyone walking by in our present home, especially UPS; I hate those brown uniforms. My yard is small, but I go on many walks. I’m loved and well cared for. However, when dad corrects me, I feel sad, but no problem. If I don’t like what he said, I walk into another room and rest, there’s always a bed handy.
My day is full. I mostly sleep and pretend I’m guarding something. I watch western movies with dad. He exercises as he watches television, but I’m just waiting for my next meal. Wherever I’m resting, I keep a keen ear to the ground if someone steals the refrigerator or tries to sneak snacks.
My parents were told I was three months old when I was adopted. They lied so they did not have to give me a worm test. They named me Noel to pretend I was born during the Christmas season. Well, I had worms, and I was seven months old. Poor dad had to keep Budaj’s crap and mine separated for two months until I was better. Boy, if that’s not real love. I’ll be nine years old sometime in July; we aren’t sure because they lied at the kennel; no one wanted me. No one wanted a black runt of a dog with a crooked tail and worms. I give unconditional love; I’m a dog; we all do! My mom and dad, and Andy choose me unconditionally to love me. Now I know what love really is about. I hope all pets could be adopted like I was, unconditionally.
I celebrate my birthday July 4th, and boy, oh boy, so many people celebrate my birthday with firecrackers, which annoy me. It’s good to be an All-American Dog!
years old sometime in July; we aren’t sure because they lied at the kennel; no one wanted me. No one wanted a black runt of a dog with a crooked tail and worms. I give unconditional love; I’m a dog; we all do! My mom and dad, and Andy choose me unconditionally to love me. Now I know what love really is about. I hope all pets could be adopted like I was, unconditionally.
I celebrate my birthday July 4th, and boy, oh boy, so many people celebrate my birthday with firecrackers, which annoy me. It’s good to be an All-American Dog!
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Property taxes in Illinois is going through the roof. In Cook County, property tax assessor office announced property reassessment 41% which means property taxes in Cook County (the county the city of Chicago is in and the largest county in Illinois and largest county in Chicago and surrounding suburbs). I want to know if anyone with expertise in property tax assessments if Illinois have a property tax cap? Is there a maximum limit on how much property taxes can go up in Illinois? At what age do you stop paying property taxes in Illinois? How do I fight a high property tax reassessment by the county assessor’s office in Illinois? What does a 41% increase property tax assessment by the Cook County Assessors Office mean on my property taxes? Why do property value and property taxes increase? Are homeowners of Chicago and the Chicago suburbs see a big property tax increase? What if I cannot afford the property tax increase? How do I avoid paying property taxes in Illinois? How are property taxes in Illinois compare with the rest of the country? What is the difference in property taxes in Illinois between an owner-occupant home versus an investment home or investment property? I just watched a breaking news about Cook County Assessors Office increasing in the South and Southwest Chicago suburbs:
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What is an overview of India? Geography, Landscape, and Weather in India? Economy of India. Education and the best grade, high schools, junior colleges, colleges, and graduate schools in India. Tourism and Traveling in India. What are the best cities in India. What does $500 a month (U.S. Dollar) get you in India? How much does a average middle class wage earner make in India? How much is the average college graduate make in India? How is living in the United States like compared in India? How do you buy a house in India? What is the average cost of a house and how much money do you need to buy and finance a home? How does the housing and mortgage industry in the India work? How much does a car cost? How do you buy and finance a car in India?
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What are the benefits of getting pre-approved when house hunting?
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I have a question I asked multiple people who are called expert loan officers and credit repair geniuses but I am getting conflicting answers. I want to know if a consumer needs to get his credit scores up for a mortgage to a 640 FICO. He has never missed a monthly payment and has perfect payment history the past five years. He has 10 credit card accounts with all of them maxed to the credit limit. Here are the credit card balances and credit card limit. His middlw credit score is currently 525. Question is what credit card should he pay down the balance to lower his credit utilization ratio. Should he start paying down the lower limit credit first or should he pay down the higher credit limit credit card first. Here is his credit cards, the balances, and the credit limit.
CREDIT CARD. BALANCE LIMIT
1. DISCOVER $498. $500
2. CAPITAL ONE. $470. $500
3. CREDIT ONE. $490. $500
4. SELF VISA. $1,500. $1,490
5. TRUMP CARD $4,000. $4000.
6. JOURNEY CARD $2,130 $$2,200
7. CREDIT PLUS $3,490. ,$3,500
8. BUDDY VISA $1,500. $1,600
10. MISSION LANE $1498 $1,500
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I have been a customer of Marine Credit Union since 2020. The reason I am a loyal customer of Marine Credit Union is because of personal banker Troy Fredrick. Troy is one of the most hard working banking professionals I have met and will not tell you what you want to hear but the facts. The answer you will get from Mr. Troy Fredrick is never a NO. It’s not if you will get a loan but WHEN. He will recommend a game plan for you to either enhance your credit profile or if it is something Marine Credit Union cannot do, Mr. Fredrick will open up potential avenues for his borrowers may explore. Troy always acts for the benefit of his clients and never steers his clients in a direction where he sees any potential harm. Troy Fredrick always goes above and beyond and I have witnessed him work diligently on a $1,000 Credit Rebuilder loan the Same diligent way he does a $20,000 loan. As a national manager of a national mortgage company licensed in 48 states including Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands, I use Troy Fredrick as a inspiration and role model to all my support and licensed personnel. I am a firm believer that it’s the people that make a great company and institution. There is a reason why Marine Credit Union is a leader in its field with a reputation for being the best of the best financial institution. Answer is a no Brainer. Troy Fredrick. Thank you Troy Fredrick for being you. You are not taken for granted and appreciated for everything you do for me and my family. Professionals like Troy Fredrick are the true silent heroes in life. Humble, honest, and transparent. Five plus stars. Like to thank upper management of Marine Credit Union for having platinum professionals like Troy Fredrick representing your awesome financial institution. God Bless. Marine Credit Union offers auto loans, RV loans, second mortgages, lines of credit, and most importantly, a great credit rebuilder program for people who need to rebuild and establish their credit. Contact Troy Frederick if you need the services of a great credit union at troy.frederick@marinecu.com
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Home prices have skyrocketed between 2019 and today in 2024. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist or a genius to know what goes up fast generally comes down. Real Estate have always gone up over time and is considered a very safe investment. However, the safe investment part is that real estate generally goes up over time. Any investment that soars 100% or more over a period of five years will come down to make a correction. Here are the top states where Home Prices will crash in 2024 going into 2025. This is not saying that Home prices will remain low forever. However, due to the fast huge increase in Home prices in such a short time span, you will see a housing correction. It’s brewing now. High mortgage rates and high home prices is yielding high inventory, longer time on the market, price reductions, and sales prices substantially under listed market prices. Here are the top States you can expect Home Prices to CRASH in 2024 into 2025:
5. Washington
4. California
3. Colorado
4. Texas
5. Florida
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I ran into this video clip of Sylvester Stallone about there’s three types of people in your life that hit home and is so true. ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 If you are like me, as time pass, you find out more about the bad side of people. Did you ever hear the saying, I rather buy a house with no neighbors. I don’t like people. I love animals. Indeed, this is a famous adage for people who love animals and those who like being alone or prefer a quiet life and not dealing with two-faced people. People can lie, cheat, steal, and be sneaky. Often, many people put their guard down by trusting a so-called friend to be let down and hurt. Hence, they do not want anyone to be fooled and get either scammed, betrayed emotionally, or emotionally hurt. Many people get betrayed, lied to, taken advantage of, used, or scammed by a so-called friend, family member, sibling, parent, co-worker, spouse, business partner, or employer. People can be sneaky and conniving. Married couples can turn on each other, lie, cheat, betray, and hurt. Those hurt multiple times do not want to interrupt their living conditions. It means you should have few friends or be in large crowds because they cause more harm than good. Animals do not know how to cheat, betray, lie, connive, scam, steal, or intentionally hurt. They give you unconditional love without expecting anything in return. Many people do not want to get hurt again and say this because they love animals more than anything else since these creatures are loyal and will never betray your trust or hurt your feelings. At the same time, humans can do so easily and bring problems that may affect one’s peace of mind. Here are some other versions of it:
- “I would rather have pets than friends.”
- “I’d rather live in the wilderness with my animals than in any city with people around.”
- “My animals are better company than most people I know.”
These sayings express what many individuals feel about preferring loyalty, companionship, and simplicity offered by creatures. People may choose to stay on their own without close neighbors within their vicinity, thus enjoying quietude plus the freedom of having pets undisturbed.
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Felix, please post WHY NEXA WITH CEO MIKE KORTAS every Thursday at 1 pm CDT.and put a super sticky. Amanda, Jimmy, and Farah should definitely attend today in 50 minutes.
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Does your dog keep checking on you? Here’s an informative video about why dogs keep on checking on you. First, dogs check on owners for protection. Second, older dogs will check on you because dog may have health issues such as early stage of dementia. Dogs can check on you because they want to play. Dogs can check on you because sense of security. Dogs can also check on you for reinforcement. Dogs can check on you due to routines. Dogs can check on you because of communication of events. Another reason for checking on you is love and bonding. Another reason to check on you because of curiosity.
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From what I understand, average home prices in Los Angeles and Orange County California is $1.5 million. If a recent college graduate from University of California Los Angeles with a $80,000 a year salaried professional job and his fiance who is a registered nurse making $70,000 a year got married, can they qualify and get pre-approved for a mortgage to purchase an average 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, one car garage house in either Los Angeles or Orange County, California? What will be a strategy for them to become first-time homebuyers. Are they priced out of the housing market? Do they need to rent? They each have a $800 per month car payment.
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The Old Man and the Chair
Every month or so I visit my ailing uncle in a nursing home on Long Island. He is the last living sibling of my mother. Alfonso is 91 years old, his memory is intact, but his body is failing. Just ask the nurses about Zio, he a regular Don Juan. His greatest joy when I visit is to wheel him out on the patio for fresh air, we reminisce about our family which are long gone, he asks of my children, but can’t remember their names, all is good with Zio Alfonso, I was named after him, my name is Al.
Every time we take the fresh air I notice an old man sitting off by himself in a make shaft rocking chair. He sits under this canapé, well not exactly, it is an old canvas tarp riddled with holes, and stares directly at the sky. The wind blows and the canapé flaps, I would find this mostly annoying having the wind in my face. The old man sits an stares for hours with a look of serenity on his face. His face is weathered like that of a man who worked outdoors, his hands were large and strong, they are calloused. His neck is broad and leather wore from direct sun. He appears to be about 90, when I ask my uncle about him, my uncle turns and says in his broken English, “pay no attention to him, he is an old fool, just sits and stares, and one comes to visit him.” My uncle lacked social skills and always had an opinion on everything. However, I paid the old man no mind as suggested.
Month after month I visit my uncle and see the old man, finally I had to ask the old man why he sits and stares. One day after visiting my uncle, who was nearing the end of his life, I got the nerve to ask him. I asked, “ why do you sit there old man?” He answered, “ this is my life now as I am an old man with no family, I sit and remember the past.” “Do you have any children, I queried?” “No,” replied the old man, “never had any, I was away from home most of my life and never settled down,” I thought how awful for the old man, alone and old. The old man said,” I am most content sitting and staring at the sky, I lost most of my eye sight some years ago from diabetes.”
I was intrigued, “ what was your occupation?” “I was a sailor,” he answered. “My home is the sea.” He went on and added, “ I joined the Navy at 16, fought in WWII, been sailing ever since.” Wow, I thought to myself, this guy is a living history book. “I long for the sea, the salt air, the wind that caressing my face, the burning of the sun on my neck, and the singing of whales.” “When was the last time you sailed?” The old man let go with a hardy laugh, some what similar to an old pirate. “ Argh, ha, ha, ha, its been maybe thirty years since I’ve sailed a schooner.” Now I’m thinking, a schooner is a small two masted boat. “Now, I just sit and feel the wind and listen to the flapping of the canapé, reminds me of the sails.” I said good bye and promised him when I returned to visit my uncle I would stop by and say hello.
The next month’s visit was saddened by the passing of my beloved Zio Alfonso. He had lived a long wonderful life, I soon realized that he was the last of the Italian immigrants arriving at Ellis Island over eighty years ago. I sat on the patio where I would wheel my uncle, I sat and stared, looking through the old man in the chair. When suddenly, someone yelled, “ hey, kid, I’m sorry about your uncle, come sit with me a while.” The old man in the chair sensed I was near.
“Why, thank you sir, he was the last of the elders.”
My Zio had left an inheritance for me, nothing big, I was his only close relative. Ten thousand dollars and a note that read, “ do something good for someone, or do someone something good.” He spoke in Yogi Berra-isms.
Never making sense at first, but eventually there were words of wisdom. I sat with the old man for an hour where I would sit with my Zio, on the back patio of the nursing home. The old man and I sat for hours never saying a word. When he suddenly said, “ would you please come see me time to time?” How could I possibly say no, he was lonely and I was still mourning my Zio. I reposted, “Certainly, maybe not every month but I will come visit with you, is there anything you need?” The old man though for a moment and said, “just a visit now and then.”
A month went by and I didn’t visit, I was feeling guilty, so the next Saturday I drove to the nursing home it was at the end of Long Island, Montauk. “Do something good for someone,” my Zio’s words resonated in my head. I had to make one stop before I visited the old man. When I arrived he was happy to see me and said, “ thanks for coming, I feel my end is near, it hasn’t been a good weak for me.” I spoke to the nurse, he was depressed and lonely. I asked the nurse if he could travel, she responded, “ only short distances with an aide.” Would he be able to take a quick ride over to the Montauk pier?” The nurse said as long as she went along.
The three of us hopped into one of the nursing homes’s van with the nurse driving.” Where are we going?”she questioned me. “Just to the pier as I winked my eye.” The old man was thrilled to be out and about. We pulled up the pier and we walked to the end, the old man knew he was close to the ocean as he inhaled deeply and sighed. I had rented a schooner for the day,” do something good for someone.” Yogi again in my head. I wheeled him to the bow and sat him in a fishing chair. As we slowly pulled away from the pier I could see the joy on his face. He finally had the wind in his sails, the sun on his neck and the seagulls were serenading him with the flapping of the sails. He quietly cried tears of joy.
When the sailing trip was done he thanked me for the wonderful memory and I promised to visit next month. The next month’s visit was my last, the old man passed away. The nursing staff said they had never seen him so happy during the last month. Before his cremation was scheduled I called the State Department to let them know of his passing. They said the Navy will depose of the his body. Three days later the United States Navy showed up with an entire fleet of sailors. He had been one of the last survivors of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor.
The old man in the chair was given a full naval funeral with a burial at sea in Pearl Harbor, where he now rests with his shipmates.
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What type of down payment assistance mortgage programs are available in California.
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The state of California economy is on the verge of crash and burning 🔥. California Governor Gavin Newsom is one of the most incompetent next to Kamala Harris politicians in the WORLD 🌎. Newsom increased the minimum wage to $20 dollars per hour for fast food workers. Restaurant owners had to increase menu prices by 8% due to the labor laws of California. Next week, Gavin Newsom set up a secret council that will be voting on another 3% increase on wages on top of the $20 dollar an hour for fast food workers. Gavin Newsom’s bright idea backfired on the incompetent Governor because thousands of restaurant owners fired tens of thousands of fast food works. Thousands of restaurants also laid off workers and replaced them with robots and technology. Thousands of restaurants also went out of business or had to file bankruptcy. California’s ridiculous strict environmental and red tape in zoning and building codes is steering home builders and developers from building new homes. This is creating a shortage of homes and skyrocketing home prices making homes unaffordable. California is losing tens of thousands of residents and businesses Fleeing the state.
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We all know that tens of thousands of people are moving out to California. What are the biggest reasons people are moving out of California?
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Dogs is man’s best friend and most people will validate this statement. Every dog has its own personality and is unique in their own way. For example, if a Labrador Retriever has ten pups, each of those pups will look similar and some may look identical where it’s hard to distinguish from one to another unless they have its own birthmark or unique characteristic. However, each one of those pups will develop their own personality and temperament as well as behavior. AMAZING how God created each living being to be unique with its own individual trait. On a macro level, breed of dogs has its own breed characteristics such as a dog having to always be a runner due to being a hunting dog breed or a dog loving water because it came from a Retriever breed. Toy dogs love to cuddle. Some dog breeds are easier to train than others. There are dog breeds that form the strongest bonds with their owners. Below is the list of dogs that form the strongest bonds with their owners.
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Retriever
3. German Shepherd
4. Doberman Pinscher
5. Border Collie
6. Boxer
7. Austrian Shepherd
8. French Bull Dog
9. Yorkshire Terrier
10. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Top 10 Dog Breeds That Form the Strongest Bonds with Their Owners
In the diverse and enchanting world of dogs, certain breeds are particularly known for forming exceptionally strong bonds with their human companions. These breeds, with their innate loyalty, affectionate nature, and keen sensitivity to human emotions, develop deep connections … Continue reading
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Like to introduce you to one of the owners of Bari Beef headquartered in Elgin Illinois. Nick Favia is one of the owners of Bari Beef, the best Italian Beef in the country. I have sent Italian Beef from Bari Beef to my CEO Mike Kortas and President Mat Grella multi times and they love it. CEO KORTAS would have fired my ass if I sent shifty Beef. I sent Bari Beef to all our senior advisors at NEXA MORTGAGE and they all love it. I want to thank everyone at Corporate NEXA Mortgage especially Taylor Bradley, Aes, Kristi Wake, Rana Mortensen, Mat Grella, Miriam Montojo, Mrs. Edna Kortas, Mike Neill, and the the ultimate CEO Mike Kortas for everything they do for me and my team. Like to thank Counselor Wendy Lahn ESQ and Mr. Nick Favia for the great Bari Beef 👍.
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There are thousands of news reports Joe Biden is DEAD and has been dead since 2019. There’s also reports that Jim Carrey is Joe Biden’s Body double. Whether it’s true or a conspiracy theory, there are videos of Joe Biden’s mask being shuffled around during and/or after a press conference on multiple occasions. We will continue on with this weird story or conspiracy theory until we get to the truth.
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Jim Carrey Responds To Bizarre MAGA Theory Claiming That He Is Joe Biden
A viral video shows a Trump supporter claiming Jim Carrey is actually Joe Biden, wearing a lifelike mask.
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Shots were fired at former President Donald Trump campaign rally this afternoon grazing the former President by his ear breaking his skin to make him bleed. There are no details about the shooter and how many people were involved. We have no news whether the gunman is caught or still at large. Once shots were fired, Secret Service Agents swarmed the podium for cover of Former President Donald Trump. Trump was whisked away by a team of Secret Service Agents into a black SUV for safety and medical assistance. Trump gave a fists up to relay he was alright to his supporters. From the look of things, former President Donald Trump seems not injured except for a graze by his ear but was bleeding. Excellent news is former President Donald Trump is safe and in good hands with the protection of the U.S. Secret Service. Me and members of GCA FORUMS will keep our members posted on any updates.
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Population numbers in cities with high property taxes are decreasing. The populations of cities with high property taxes are dropping rapidly, as scores of homeowners are shifting to other cities where property taxes are lower. This is a key issue which needs to be recognized because it shows us important facts about our communities and housing markets. This phenomenon is happening in different parts of the United States too. Here’s an overview:
Tax Migration: The movement from high-tax areas to low-tax ones is often referred to as “tax migration” or “tax flight.”
Property Taxes: High property taxes act as one major driver for this trend; however, they usually come within the context of a wider high-tax environment encompassing income and sales tax.
Major Examples:
New York has had many people leave them recently due their state’s high taxation policy; Illinois (especially Chicago) has seen similar numbers go away over time because theirs are just too expensive; California also experiences significant outflows annually from those who can no longer afford living there.
On the other hand, states such as Florida or Texas which do not levy individual income taxes at all attract lots newcomers looking seek refuge away From these burdens; Tennessee falls into this category too
Scope: Each year tens-of-thousands leave large metropolitan regions alone – much less smaller ones like Buffalo NY or Cleveland OH – altogether accounting for millions across America each decade!
Implications For Cities: There could be urban decline if people keep leaving cities with higher taxes. City governments may earn less money and struggle with budgets.
Remote Work: With COVID-19 forcing companies into allowing employees work remotely full-time, more working individuals have been given an opportunity never before possible – move without switching jobs!
Cost Of Living Among Other Factors: Taxes definitely drive some moves but things such as cost living differences job availability climates etc also make up part or all motivation behind migration patterns
Political Representation & More: Political power will shift when enough people move out; economies will change too origin places get new businesses destination areas see theirs decline; housing markets could crash in former hotspots while booming elsewhere…
Policy Solutions: Some higher taxed areas are considering implementing new policies that will help them keep residents from leaving. They may reduce taxes or provide other incentives.
Complexity: Causes and effects of this trend can be complex and vary by region, but it is happening!
This shift in where people live is changing who represents them and how their cities are run. It could alter housing markets forever as well… There may be long-term implications for political representation, local economies, and housing markets in origination & destination cities alike.. That being said take into account each specific situation because what’s true here might not hold water elsewhere
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Americans are perplexed when they hear the mainstream media network and politicians announce the economy is doing great and we just had a soft landing. Joe Biden and his cronies such as Jerome Powell, Janet Yellen, Joe Scarborough, Jim Cramer, Chuck Todd, and other Democrats and far left liberals say What Inflation? The Economy is doing GREAT. Look at the stock market how high it is under the Biden Administration. We just had a soft landing. Look at the unemployment numbers and how low it is. All of these clowns are just big fat liars. You don’t need fake economic data and numbers. Unemployment numbers is not 3%. Inflation numbers is not 3%. Go to your nearest grocery store and look at the cost of groceries. Go get your cat repaired and see how much it costs. Go to McDonald’s and see how much a burger, fries, and soda is ($25 dollars easy). How much does it cost to feed a family of four? How much does it cost to care for your dog or dogs? How much does it cost to buy a car? Whether you like it or not, Americans need to face reality and face the facts they are being lied to by Joe Biden and the far left liberals. The dollar is not backed by any hard assets. The Federal Reserve Board is a money printing machine controlled by the Deep State, The Rothschild Family, George Soros, and the Globalists. How can career politicians like Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of politicians become multimillionaires without a real job or family inheritance. Impossible. Politicians and the deep state are stealing, lying, and printing money. They are not playing by the rules. Americans need to wake up and speak up. Americans need to voice their opinions and concerns. There’s no way we should have a commander in Chief of the United States of America who has stage six of dementia and has the nuclear code. Dementia Lying Cheating Joe Biden is a major liability for our country and is infested with corruption. We need to clean house. Expect a major stock market crash in the coming days, weeks, months. Expect a major real estate crash in the coming short term. The stock market and housing markets will plummet 50% to 90% or more. Expect a financial crisis worse than the 2008 real estate and financial meltdown. We should be ready for this correction so in two to three years we will have everything fixed under the leadership of President Donald Trump. The Federal Reserve Board will be destroyed and we will have a new monetary system backed by silver and Gold. We need to get Dementia Joe Biden and his cronies out of the White House and stop power hunger Jill Biden running the Executive Branch.
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How is the Wisconsin housing market forecast? How much is an average price of a house in Wisconsin? What cities in Wisconsin have the best bang for the buck on homes and the best school districts. How is home prices in Wisconsin compared to the rest of the nation. How is the economy and job market in Wisconsin. How is the cost of living and taxes in the state of Wisconsin. Is Wisconsin a good place to raise a family. Is is smart to relocate to Wisconsin from other states? What states are people moving from to Wisconsin. What are the best cities with the lowest crime rate and affordable housing in Wi a homebuyer from out of state should look at in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is a community property state. How will that affect homeowners? What is the cost of living, inflation, taxes, housing and renting, and last but not least, politics. I heard Wisconsin is a swing state. What does it mean? Will the state being a swing state affect the education and mental health of my young children and my wife?
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How is the Pennsylvania housing market forecast? How much is an average price of a house in Pennsylvania? What cities in Pennsylvania have the best bang for the buck on homes and the best school districts. How is home prices in Pennsylvania compared to the rest of the nation. How is the economy and job market in Pennsylvania. How is the cost of living and taxes in the state of Pennsylvania. Is Pennsylvania a good place to raise a family. Is is smart to relocate to Pennsylvania from other states? What states are people moving from to Pennsylvania. What are the best cities with the lowest crime rate and affordable housing in PA a homebuyer from out of state should look at in Pennsylvania.
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If you have late payments after bankruptcy or foreclosure, lenders consider borrowers as second offenders. Borrowers with late payments after a bankruptcy or a housing event will have a difficult time getting a mortgage loan approval. Why do mortgage lenders consider borrowers having late payments after bankruptcy or foreclosure, as second offenders. Why do mortgage lenders consider borrowers with late payments after a bankruptcy or a housing event have a difficult time getting a mortgage loan approval. How can you get approved for a mortgage approval with late payments after bankruptcy or foreclosure?
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How is life in the Philippines. How is it like to raise a family. How is the economy? How is the cost of living in the Philippines, cost of housing, job opportunities, education, room for advancement, weather, tourism, culture, demographics, and political and government system.
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