Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 26, 2011
If you own real estate, you have been, or someday will be, confronted with a rise in your assessed property value. This usually leads to an increase in your real estate taxes! Increases in your assessed value can sometimes be negotiated downward, saving you tax money. What is assessed value? Who does the assessment?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 6, 2014
The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. Airports are notorious for tacking on fees and taxes. Make sure the sites are including everything, including all taxes and fees.
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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
The long answer depends on the market and whether you’re asking a lender, an agent or a county tax assessor. Knowing how to calculate your home’s value with the help of online tools and trained professionals better prepares you to buy, sell, refinance, tap into your home’s equity — or even negotiate lower property taxes.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 5, 2012
Say No the Right Way The Tower of Power site suggests that you will be more successful saying no if you use the right No. The site lists the below kinds of ‘No’: General No : Just say no – because in general you don’t do xyz – good for money requests.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Even according to boating sites, like Discover Boating , the costs are high: “In 2012, the average retail price of an outboard boat was $20,387. These will include things such as insurance, property taxes, gasoline (to get to the lake and to boat on the lake), maintenance, boat slip fees and storage fees in off season.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. Had we not fallen in love with the locale, it wouldn’t have mattered how low the taxes were, but fall in love we did. Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning. Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area?
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Then, check home search sites or have a professional appraisal to estimate your home’s value. Step 5: Get your paperwork in order Gather recent pay stubs, federal tax returns, bank/brokerage statements and anything else your mortgage lender requests. Check your latest mortgage statement to see your current balance to figure it out.
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