appeal: Appealing your property tax can be a challenge - 02/21/10 07:13 AM
For many people, keeping a close eye on their property tax bill is becoming the norm across the country, and for good reason. With the decline in the real estate market and the sheer fact that so many are trying to hold on to every dollar that they can, it is possible to save $100's, and for some $1000's, each year. Lowering your property tax has never been an overly difficult process, but until recently, less than 5% of property owners appealed their property tax assessments every year. Give the dramatic change in property values recently, this begs the question: What … (1 comments)

appeal: Property Tax Versus Property Tax - 06/20/09 12:20 PM

Like many American’s last February I went and visited my accountant to prepare and file a federal tax return. Many thoughts raced through my mind on how to spend my newly found fortune, new clothes, a well-deserved night out or possibly pay down the credit card. Although all of them sounded appealing, like many of us I used my tax return to pay my property tax bill. This is a common way for many; use our tax return to pay our property tax.
This vicious cycle has been played out every spring since I became a homeowner. It was not … (0 comments)