There is no lack of speculation on how the local real estate market will perform post-pandemic. Nationally, inflation and interest rates have been increasing and as a result, some residential markets are experiencing longer marketing times than the past few years. Lately, in parts of the country sellers are finding they must make price reductions to entice prospective buyers, something... READ MORE >
With the 2022 assessment in the books, the Cook County Assessor’s Office has begun the process of inspecting properties in our 2022 quintile district, the Gunflint Trail. Minnesota law requires that assessors inspect properties at least every five years; the Gunflint Trail was last inspected during the summer of 2017. Any property beyond Hedstrom’s Lumber up the Gunflint is subject... READ MORE >
In the last of my three-part article, the content is a little more personal. After all, the intent of these articles is to create a connection between Cook County staff and the residents and visitors of the county. I’m Bob Thompson and I was appointed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners to the position of County Assessor in June... READ MORE >
In a recent letter to the editor, Grand Marais resident Arvis Thompson asked, “Do you know about fiscal disparity?” This is a great question about a very complex topic – and one that arises periodically. In 1971, the state of Minnesota instituted a program of commercial/industrial tax-base sharing within the Twin Cities metropolitan area via the Charles R. Weaver Metropolitan... READ MORE >
