in my home State of New York, the homestead exemption for individuals is just $10,000 while couples are limited to only a $20,000 exemption. Clearly this amount is woefully inadequate when compared to the current high costs of housing faced by the residents of New York.
Critique of the current homestead exemption amounts in New York.
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