I rather pay a higher purchase price than higher taxes since taxes are in perpetuity.

Are my stereotypes valid? 

Good grief, Property Managers are on their way to replacing used car salesmen as the stereotypical poster child of buyer beware.  

I imagine every non Midwestern person who reads this will get a chuckle at the stereotypical quote of someone fishing.

It causes a chain reaction of population increases and job growth which perpetuates a positive growth cycle for an extended period of time.Generally I look at the strength of the economic development department, future planning ( vision ), and how much they are pro growth.

Median Prices Edge Lower in SeptemberI know as a real estate broker, the stereotype is that I should be wailing and gnashing my teeth and crying "OH NOES!".  

Perpetual limbo?

And this is how it's done with No Freaking Money Down ya'all...BAM!

Appropriate agreements and covenants approved by the city attorney provide for the perpetuation and maintenance of all areas to be held in common ownership by property owners within such developments; b.

Steven,I am afraid, I must take issue with your statement as it is more stereotype than truth.In Canada, we have marginal tax rates which progress as income surpasses increasing thresholds (brackets).