Also... if you buy a house or condo... be aware that many new constructions are in NEZ [[Neighborhood Enterprise Zones)... which keeps property taxes at an artificially low price for 12-15 years. So a property that gives you $2000 in annual property taxes now... will jump up possibly 10 fold in 12-15 years. Fair warning... make sure to ask about whether any property you buy is in a NEZ....