Talked to a few people about that, a couple of the real estate people. part of the reason for my area anyways (Oakhurst and such) is because of the amusement park going in up the road and the Exxon campus that is going up in the Woodlands, it makes our properties more desirable.  They told me hosues around here are staying ont he market less than two weeks in most cases.Â
@JW72: I think it's fair to say that the values WILL be going up in the future. Â But they aren't there yet and not likely to reach the levels they are claiming. Â I would sell my house immediately for the price they are saying it's worth. Â But it's ludicrous. Â
My home was valued higher than other houses on the same street with pools and more square footage. Â I'm not sure what the heck is up with that. Â Anyway, I'm not sure if I'm going to protest or not. Â For this year the taxable valuation is limited by 10% and I'm ok with that (probably a fair increase). Â I may just wait until next year if I'm still in the house (doubtful). 4951