The appreciation is what shifts the taxes.
Even if the budgets are the same, the shift in valuation to a certain classification of property increased the amount of the overall tax that they pay.
But that is the market.
More people desire a certain classification of property the more that property rises.
Since we can't just "build" new lakefront, that classification assessment tends to rise faster than others - not always, but in general - as those that are wealthy bid up the value.
"The population of the ultra-wealthy is also growing rapidly. The number of ultra-high-net-worth Americans, or those worth $30 million or more, grew 6.5% in the first half of 2025, after surging 21% last year, according to a new report from Altrata. There are now 208,090 ultra-high-net-worth individuals in the U.S., accounting for 41% of the world’s total."
This is what Winnisquam was talking about.
The area is attracting both Americans in this group along with the 59% that are not Americans.
Could we interest them in renting a cabin/cottage in the cottage colonies?
Maybe but that would require a lot of upgrades to facilities and services.
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