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ParticipantTreehugger, your last statement is telling…”I would have bought anyway…”
So let’s see, the bankrupt CA government is about to hand you a bundle of $1000s to do something you were going to do anyway. All to “support” housing prices and thus further make buying that first house more unaffordable for those faithfully renting and saving up for their down payment. And BTW, Sacramento will soon have to raise taxes on all of us, including those renters, to pay for those subsidies.
Ah that CA legislator and and governor, sure glad they are on our side.ParticipantTreehugger, your last statement is telling…”I would have bought anyway…”
So let’s see, the bankrupt CA government is about to hand you a bundle of $1000s to do something you were going to do anyway. All to “support” housing prices and thus further make buying that first house more unaffordable for those faithfully renting and saving up for their down payment. And BTW, Sacramento will soon have to raise taxes on all of us, including those renters, to pay for those subsidies.
Ah that CA legislator and and governor, sure glad they are on our side.ParticipantTreehugger, your last statement is telling…”I would have bought anyway…”
So let’s see, the bankrupt CA government is about to hand you a bundle of $1000s to do something you were going to do anyway. All to “support” housing prices and thus further make buying that first house more unaffordable for those faithfully renting and saving up for their down payment. And BTW, Sacramento will soon have to raise taxes on all of us, including those renters, to pay for those subsidies.
Ah that CA legislator and and governor, sure glad they are on our side.ParticipantOnce you file an appeal, you will likely (could be over a year or more) get a call from an assessor ready to negotiate a compromise. They will offer a reduction and act like they are doing you a favor. Turn it down.
Insist on going to the hearing–a quasi-judicial process where you can plead your case before an appeals board that will hear your side and that of the assessor’s office. This takes an average of 20 minutes or so, and looked to be a fair process when I witnessed it.
With tens of thousands of written appeals, and only limited time available, they certainly do not want you to go as far as a hearing. That’s why they will cajole, offer phoney numbers, and generally try to intimidate you into caving. If you have done your research and have a good case, they will grant your number.ParticipantOnce you file an appeal, you will likely (could be over a year or more) get a call from an assessor ready to negotiate a compromise. They will offer a reduction and act like they are doing you a favor. Turn it down.
Insist on going to the hearing–a quasi-judicial process where you can plead your case before an appeals board that will hear your side and that of the assessor’s office. This takes an average of 20 minutes or so, and looked to be a fair process when I witnessed it.
With tens of thousands of written appeals, and only limited time available, they certainly do not want you to go as far as a hearing. That’s why they will cajole, offer phoney numbers, and generally try to intimidate you into caving. If you have done your research and have a good case, they will grant your number.ParticipantOnce you file an appeal, you will likely (could be over a year or more) get a call from an assessor ready to negotiate a compromise. They will offer a reduction and act like they are doing you a favor. Turn it down.
Insist on going to the hearing–a quasi-judicial process where you can plead your case before an appeals board that will hear your side and that of the assessor’s office. This takes an average of 20 minutes or so, and looked to be a fair process when I witnessed it.
With tens of thousands of written appeals, and only limited time available, they certainly do not want you to go as far as a hearing. That’s why they will cajole, offer phoney numbers, and generally try to intimidate you into caving. If you have done your research and have a good case, they will grant your number.ParticipantOnce you file an appeal, you will likely (could be over a year or more) get a call from an assessor ready to negotiate a compromise. They will offer a reduction and act like they are doing you a favor. Turn it down.
Insist on going to the hearing–a quasi-judicial process where you can plead your case before an appeals board that will hear your side and that of the assessor’s office. This takes an average of 20 minutes or so, and looked to be a fair process when I witnessed it.
With tens of thousands of written appeals, and only limited time available, they certainly do not want you to go as far as a hearing. That’s why they will cajole, offer phoney numbers, and generally try to intimidate you into caving. If you have done your research and have a good case, they will grant your number.ParticipantOnce you file an appeal, you will likely (could be over a year or more) get a call from an assessor ready to negotiate a compromise. They will offer a reduction and act like they are doing you a favor. Turn it down.
Insist on going to the hearing–a quasi-judicial process where you can plead your case before an appeals board that will hear your side and that of the assessor’s office. This takes an average of 20 minutes or so, and looked to be a fair process when I witnessed it.
With tens of thousands of written appeals, and only limited time available, they certainly do not want you to go as far as a hearing. That’s why they will cajole, offer phoney numbers, and generally try to intimidate you into caving. If you have done your research and have a good case, they will grant your number.ParticipantLand and lots have fallen by a bigger percentage than buildings. Your assessment breaks down land and improvements–so if you can show comps to prove your land component went down you can win a lower total assessment.
ParticipantLand and lots have fallen by a bigger percentage than buildings. Your assessment breaks down land and improvements–so if you can show comps to prove your land component went down you can win a lower total assessment.
ParticipantLand and lots have fallen by a bigger percentage than buildings. Your assessment breaks down land and improvements–so if you can show comps to prove your land component went down you can win a lower total assessment.
ParticipantLand and lots have fallen by a bigger percentage than buildings. Your assessment breaks down land and improvements–so if you can show comps to prove your land component went down you can win a lower total assessment.
ParticipantLand and lots have fallen by a bigger percentage than buildings. Your assessment breaks down land and improvements–so if you can show comps to prove your land component went down you can win a lower total assessment.
ParticipantYou are so right. The Home Depots and Lowes have really gotten greedy, and you can do a lot better by shopping alternatives for some items. With 35 apts and a bunch of commercial tenants, I’ve come to value HD Supply (HDSupplySolutions.com), a catalogue-only seller of everything the big boxes have and more. They will send you a 2-inch thick catalogue, take orders by phone, and deliver the next day or two (free for over $150 orders) right to your house or business. They are not affiliated any more with Home Depot. Generally cheaper prices, more in-depth inventory, and free returns, including shipping, if you are not happy.
Also, go to WalMart for commonly-used items, as a cheaper alternative to Home Depot and Lowes. Even Dixieline is competitive price-wise now, and offers far better service and presentation than the frustrating Home Depot. -
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