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InvestigateTV+: Finding a solution for rising house costs
By Michael Buckner at KGNS — Sitewide
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
(InvestigateTV) — Homeowners temporarily hand over their deeds in hopes of saving thousands of dollars on property taxes. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how they say it helped save their family legacies. Then, a content creator finds herself staring in an ad she never made, and now, she...
Key takeaway For longtime homeowner Barbara Bailey, that meant her property taxes shot up more than 50 percent.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The issue of rising house costs in Laredo is a pressing concern, as homeowners struggle to keep up with increasing property taxes. The story of Barbara Bailey in Kansas City, where property values surged and taxes shot up over 50 percent, resonates with local residents who are facing similar challenges. In Laredo, where property values are also on the rise, it's crucial for homeowners to explore options for reducing their tax burden. The approach of temporarily handing over deeds to save on property taxes, as investigated by InvestigateTV+, may be worth considering for some local homeowners. However, it's essential for residents to carefully weigh the potential benefits and risks of such a strategy, and to seek guidance from local experts and officials to determine the best course of action for their individual circumstances. This could help preserve family legacies and make homeownership more sustainable in the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? (InvestigateTV) — Homeowners temporarily hand over their deeds in hopes of saving thousands of dollars on property taxes. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how they say it helped save their family legacies. Then, a content creator finds herself staring in an ad she never made, and now, she...
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