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Save Taxes: Negotiate A Reduction in Your Assessed Value

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Assessed value is the value that will be used in determining how much you will pay in real estate taxes. Most state laws require that assessed value be based on the market value of the property. Improvements (such as a new garage or patio) or deterioration (such as hail damage to your siding). What is assessed value?

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

“Buyers should think about things like when they intend on moving and what they want in a home — amenities, ideal location and how long it could take them to save for a down payment,” says Edwence Georges, a real estate agent with RE/MAX in Westfield, New Jersey. These are all important to help define the goals they would like to meet.”

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. We’re no spring chickens, so in November 2016, we started contributing again to our retirement. In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom.

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Things I’ve Learned During 30 + Years of Home Ownership

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a child and teen, I painted (inside and out), mowed and trimmed, punched holes in concrete to install decorate iron railings, worked with hand and power tools and helped my parents do everything from putting up a garage to putting up storm windows. It doesn’t pay to re-decorate every few years. Roofs don’t last forever.

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