Karen Lee Bertiger, Lic. Real Estate Broker

06/10/2026

Property taxes are the primary tool for financing local governments, comprising over 27 percent of total state and local tax collections in the US.

Local governments rely heavily on property taxes to fund schools, roads, police departments, fire and emergency medical services, and other services associated with residency and property ownership.

The property tax won’t win any popularity contests with homeowners, but it still has an important role to play in public finance.

Property taxes are largely rooted in the benefit principle of taxation and tend to be more economically efficient than alternative sources of tax revenue.

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06/10/2026

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/heres-the-inflation-breakdown-for-may-2026-in-one-chart.html

Inflation jumped to a three-year high in May as the Iran war continued to fuel higher energy prices.

06/08/2026

Hibiscus gets the summer color credit in most Florida yards. These native flowers have been quietly earning it more honestly all along.

06/08/2026

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06/03/2026

What to do this summer…can you believe it’s already June?

Summer 2026 in Indian River County is packed with live music, waterfront celebrations, foodie favorites, and Fourth of July fun. From the 11th Annual Burgers & Brews Festival and Sebastian’s Summer Kickoff Concert to America’s 250th Celebrations and weekly entertainment across the county, there....

06/03/2026

Florida, New York, California and Texas "have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world." See link below ⬇️

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06/03/2026

Need something positive for your kids to do this summer? Will (disclosure: my cousin) offers music lessons online!

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06/03/2026

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/03/sellers-delisting-homes-redfin.html

Frustrated sellers are pulling their homes off the market at an increasingly high pace, as demand weakens and bidding wars wane.

05/31/2026

Homestead tax savings calculator ⬇️

The website, called Save Our Homes, allows users to enter their address and view potential savings under the governor proposal.

05/28/2026

Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/core-inflation-hit-an-annual-rate-of-3point3percent-in-april-as-expected-feds-preferred-gauge-shows-.html

The PCE price index for April was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 3.8% for all items and 3.3% for core.