After reading on some other blogs how the bloggers had successfully challenged their property tax assessments, saving them hundreds of dollars every year, I decided that it was time that I give it it a shot as well. Our assessed property value last year was almost $20,000 higher than we thought that it should be, and reducing that taxable value would likely save us a few hundred dollars on our property taxes. It was worth a shot – especially since we had just paid for an appraisal for our refinance, and having an appraisal can greatly increase your chances of winning your property tax appeal.    If your home value is going to drop, you may as well drop your tax bill as well, right?  Read more... (1607 words, 12 images, estimated 6:26 mins reading time)

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