Imagine saving for years to buy your first home, only to get hit with a property tax bill that’s five times what the previous owner paid. That’s what happened to a Detroit couple, whose taxes jumped from $3,500 to nearly $20,000 after buying a Midtown duplex. Detroit’s sky-high tax rates and Michigan’s “uncapping” rule mean a home sale can reset your tax bill overnight. Many buyers don’t realize the true cost of homeownership until it’s too late. How would you handle a surprise like this? Should cities do more to warn buyers, or is it up to us to dig deeper before closing? #RealEstate #Detroit #Homeownership