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InvestigateTV+: Finding a solution for rising house costs
By Michael Buckner at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· 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 The Midland
The rising house costs in Midland , as seen in other areas like Kansas City's West Side neighborhood, pose a significant challenge for local homeowners. As property values surge, longtime residents face increased property taxes, threatening their ability to maintain their family legacies. In Midland, where the cost of living is already relatively high, this trend could lead to displacement of long-time residents and a loss of community character. The creative solution of temporarily handing over deeds to save on property taxes, as explored by InvestigateTV+, may be worth considering for local homeowners. However, it is crucial for Midland residents to carefully weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a strategy, taking into account the unique characteristics of the local real estate market and tax laws. As the city continues to grow and develop, finding innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of rising house costs will be essential to preserving the community's heritage and affordability.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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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