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MI Uncapping Laws-Legislative Update January, 2017

January 13, 2017 By Mark E. Kellogg Leave a Comment

The subject of property taxes on Michigan real estate, particularly vacation property, has received a great deal of attention lately.  Because of recent changes in the property tax system in Michigan, it is now possible to transfer ownership of … [Read more...]

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