I'm just so tired.....

Janet · 08-02-2009, 03:42 PM

I think it was theraputic too. We all have regrets, wishes and dreams. I'm just glad we can share them all together.

We haven't paid our property taxes yet. Our county and a few others in the state are having a hard time getting the bills out. I have the money saved back, but I'm not giving it to them until they send our tax statement. They need to start running this county like a business and get their jobs done.

Property taxes are high everywhere I think. I will be good to get them lowered. Judy's right....now you can live anywhere you want.

HALEY · 08-03-2009, 07:42 AM

they just reasset my house i am so mad, the old assement was 48,700 and the new one is 84,700, now how the heck could it go that high? like i said before here comes the taxes, i wanted to fight it, but with all the rules it wasn't worth the time or the money i guess...

Marilyn · 08-03-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HALEY

they just reasset my house i am so mad, the old assement was 48,700 and the new one is 84,700, now how the heck could it go that high? like i said before here comes the taxes, i wanted to fight it, but with all the rules it wasn't worth the time or the money i guess...

Haley, we had a big jump, too, nothing like your's though. We tried to fight it and got nowhere, however, I really think something is wrong with yours. That is just too much of a jump. It would definitely be worth meeting with your appraiser and trying to fight it. I think you would get it lowered a bit if you do. Our next door neighbor got his lowered. He was very persistent and wouldn't leave the appraisers office until his was lowered. Maybe hubby and I were just too nice.

Wish you well!!!

HALEY · 08-03-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Marilyn

Haley, we had a big jump, too, nothing like your's though. We tried to fight it and got nowhere, however, I really think something is wrong with yours. That is just too much of a jump. It would definitely be worth meeting with your appraiser and trying to fight it. I think you would get it lowered a bit if you do. Our next door neighbor got his lowered. He was very persistent and wouldn't leave the appraisers office until his was lowered. Maybe hubby and I were just too nice.

Wish you well!!!

I waited to long Marilyn the deadline was july 31 st, they appraised it by the sell of the homes around my area, i got the house from an estate sale i know the house was low when i got it even the attorney said he should have jacked up the price, its just such a hassel, i would have to get an attorney and get the house reappraised, and go to a hearing, i just wish i had the time, been running my butt off now - just never get a break... so i just said the hell with it.. don't plan on living there the rest of my life anyways.. still looking for a house and another job,, its just getting to much for me..

Tiramisu · 08-03-2009, 11:00 AM

We used a company that does all the work for you. If they get your appraisal lowered, you pay them some percentage of the lowered amount. Ours was lowered around $13,000 and we paid $172. I'm not sure how much we saved in actual taxes and how long it will take to re-coop the fee, but Harold said it was well worth it.

Gina · 08-03-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HALEY

they just reasset my house i am so mad, the old assement was 48,700 and the new one is 84,700, now how the heck could it go that high? like i said before here comes the taxes, i wanted to fight it, but with all the rules it wasn't worth the time or the money i guess...

Haley, Marilyn we are fighting our new assessements tomorrow. I will let you know how we make out. These taxes in NJ are getting out of hand. People are leaving this state and its a shame. Its really a beautiful place to live and raise kids.

Back to Marilyn, its ok to vent we all need a place to come and get away from our daily lives. I hope by you selling your home you will be able to enjoy and not work so hard. I was lucky to stay home with my kids when they were young, yes I did sacrifice a lot , vacations, dinners out etc. but it was worth staying home and being a PTA mom.. dance committee etc.. I don't regret it. I am back to work now you need two salaries to survive.

HALEY · 08-04-2009, 03:13 AM

Gina let me know how it went, do you have an attorney? or did you need to get your house reapraised?

Marilyn · 08-04-2009, 06:22 PM

When we fought our appraisal, unsuccessfully as previously stated, we did lots of research on the appraisal website checking out the appraisals of comparable homes. We also worked with a realtor we know who pulled all the multiple listed homes in our area that sold within the last 6 months. We talked with an appraiser who stated that values have dropped 25 or so percent in the past few months in our area. We walked in with spreadsheets all prepared & the first thing our appraisor did before we went before the board was to pull us into his office to try to settle before we went to the board. He had us lay our cards on the table then asked us to leave and wait in the lobby and we could go before the board in about 15 minutes. He had us show our hand and then he spent 15 minutes preparing his defense with the county computer system there all loaded with all the information he needed to build a case to match our appraisal using other homes that were appraised too high, and showing that ours was right in the middle. The he pulled out his hidden ace. Our home is classified as brick, and it's stone, so they said they could raise our appraisal $30,000 if they wanted to. They won't this year, but said that next year it will go up that much plus more to compensate for appreciation and the stone. That's why we are selling. This is crazy. We finally have our dream home paid for, and we are selling it because the taxes are just more than we want to pay. We can buy an older home of about the same size, do some remodeling and take a very nice vacation each year with the tax savings.

Gina, since you are a realtor, you probably know all the ins and outs. Wish you the best tomorrow!!!!!

HALEY · 08-05-2009, 03:11 AM

i know it is crazy mariyln, but like i said before here comes the taxes, someone needs to repay the debt that we are in, plus on top of this i have sewage coming thru my area within the next year, this is why i want to move also, i can get a bigger house with less taxes out in the country by my sisters house, so here i am still looking i found a really nice one i want mike to look at this weekend.. but who knows now they might be raising taxes there also... just can't win,,, but my house needs to much work done to it.. i need to get out..

08-02-2009, 03:42 PM	#1
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I think it was theraputic too. We all have regrets, wishes and dreams. I'm just glad we can share them all together. We haven't paid our property taxes yet. Our county and a few others in the state are having a hard time getting the bills out. I have the money saved back, but I'm not giving it to them until they send our tax statement. They need to start running this county like a business and get their jobs done. Property taxes are high everywhere I think. I will be good to get them lowered. Judy's right....now you can live anywhere you want. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

08-03-2009, 07:42 AM	#2
HALEY Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,147	they just reasset my house i am so mad, the old assement was 48,700 and the new one is 84,700, now how the heck could it go that high? like i said before here comes the taxes, i wanted to fight it, but with all the rules it wasn't worth the time or the money i guess... __________________ PROUD MOMMY

08-03-2009, 11:00 AM	#5
Tiramisu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston) Posts: 1,776	We used a company that does all the work for you. If they get your appraisal lowered, you pay them some percentage of the lowered amount. Ours was lowered around $13,000 and we paid $172. I'm not sure how much we saved in actual taxes and how long it will take to re-coop the fee, but Harold said it was well worth it. __________________ SANDY

08-04-2009, 03:13 AM	#7
HALEY Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,147	Gina let me know how it went, do you have an attorney? or did you need to get your house reapraised? __________________ PROUD MOMMY

08-04-2009, 06:22 PM	#8
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	When we fought our appraisal, unsuccessfully as previously stated, we did lots of research on the appraisal website checking out the appraisals of comparable homes. We also worked with a realtor we know who pulled all the multiple listed homes in our area that sold within the last 6 months. We talked with an appraiser who stated that values have dropped 25 or so percent in the past few months in our area. We walked in with spreadsheets all prepared & the first thing our appraisor did before we went before the board was to pull us into his office to try to settle before we went to the board. He had us lay our cards on the table then asked us to leave and wait in the lobby and we could go before the board in about 15 minutes. He had us show our hand and then he spent 15 minutes preparing his defense with the county computer system there all loaded with all the information he needed to build a case to match our appraisal using other homes that were appraised too high, and showing that ours was right in the middle. The he pulled out his hidden ace. Our home is classified as brick, and it's stone, so they said they could raise our appraisal $30,000 if they wanted to. They won't this year, but said that next year it will go up that much plus more to compensate for appreciation and the stone. That's why we are selling. This is crazy. We finally have our dream home paid for, and we are selling it because the taxes are just more than we want to pay. We can buy an older home of about the same size, do some remodeling and take a very nice vacation each year with the tax savings. Gina, since you are a realtor, you probably know all the ins and outs. Wish you the best tomorrow!!!!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32 Last edited by Marilyn; 08-04-2009 at 06:24 PM.

08-05-2009, 03:11 AM	#9
HALEY Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,147	i know it is crazy mariyln, but like i said before here comes the taxes, someone needs to repay the debt that we are in, plus on top of this i have sewage coming thru my area within the next year, this is why i want to move also, i can get a bigger house with less taxes out in the country by my sisters house, so here i am still looking i found a really nice one i want mike to look at this weekend.. but who knows now they might be raising taxes there also... just can't win,,, but my house needs to much work done to it.. i need to get out.. __________________ PROUD MOMMY

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