She’s in far west Clairemont. I am thinking along Econ Prof’s lines, however…the assessor’s office may be so overwhelmed they’re just giving the people who apply whatever they are asking for, within reason. I wish we had asked for an even greater reduction :). On the other hand, to be honest, I think our new assessment is pretty darn close to what our house is worth. But we’ll see what’s happening with prices next spring…I believe you have to reapply every year.