tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286536693056217499.post3396206647103174881..comments2023-09-16T08:33:35.912-04:00Comments on BOB CONFER'S COMMENTARY: Real estate is no good in New YorkBob Conferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16649912040698431779noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286536693056217499.post-15015237831274868542008-12-31T22:36:00.000-05:002008-12-31T22:36:00.000-05:00Bob- this is an excellent article which I wish mor...Bob- this is an excellent article which I wish more New Yorkers would read so they don't fool themselves into thinking real estate is something to invest in, here in crazy high taxed New York. My financial advisor told me the same thing as your article. Taxes are just too high for the generally older, uglier, dumpier, draftier homes we have around here. If I moved to a Southern state, I could have a newer, fresher home with "$660" in property taxes versus "$6,800" -- it's a no brainer-- I am convinced that if given the chance and people had no ties to WNY (ie. no family), they'd be smart to move elsewhere to have a life. Shoot, I can name dozens of friends and family who have fled to Florida, NC, CA, MA, PA, etc. It's getting to the point where all I have in the area is my parents and a few friends. Perhaps it's time to think about moving away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com