I wish they would build a casino or highway of ball field on top of my house. I would get 2-3 times the market rate.
I agree, unless it is claimed by eminent domain. Then you get market value.
RE: I wish they would build a casino or highway of ball field on top of my house. I would get 2-3 times the market rate.
Well good for you. But what if a private citizen refuses to do that, do you support government taking of his land to build the casino? ( notice I did not use the word — highway because THAT would be for public or civic or defense use.