‘Highballed’: How disproportionate property taxes are forcing some Americans out of their homes

John Rao, senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, says U.S. homeowners in communities of color face a “double whammy.” They often receive “lowballed” appraisals when trying to purchase or refinance their homes, Rao explained, “but when it comes to paying their taxes, once they’ve owned the home … often their assessments are proportionally higher than what they should be.”