Football coaches wouldn’t dream of turning over their paybook to the opponent before the game. But after you’ve filed your property tax protest, all you have to do is ask… and you can see the “opponent’s playbook” – all the evidence they plan to use at your hearing. It may be your most important move. … Continue reading Requesting CAD Evidence
Why Protest?
It is true that you “Can’t Fight City Hall”? Not when it comes to a property tax protest says long time Property Tax Consultant, Glenn Goodrich. Millions of taxpayers protest their property tax assessment every year. Maybe this is the year for you to consider filing a protest. Even though so many people protest (100,000 … Continue reading Why Protest?
Yikes!! How can my mortgage payment jump like that ???? I just got my Christmas bills, my daughter needs braces, my car needs an overhaul and now this ??? Every year, sometime in the first quarter, homeowners with a mortgage on their house get a letter from their mortgage company. It is an accounting of … Continue reading
Escrow Horror Stories
Last week, we looked a typical case study involving your escrow account and how it can increase your monthly payment due to an increase in property taxes. In that case study, this taxpayer’s house payment went up by nearly $200/mo. – never welcomed news but in an upmarket there is plenty of company in this … Continue reading Escrow Horror Stories
Obtaining a refund from filing a late homestead exemption.
Qualifying for a homestead exemption You owned and occupied the property on January 1st of tax year you want to apply the homestead exemption. Owning means the deed is in your name. Occupying means you can prove you were living in the property. This usually comes in the form of a utility bill. You are … Continue reading Obtaining a refund from filing a late homestead exemption.