Thursday, March 11, 2010

Jacksonville Movers - Cheaper Property Taxes

There may be a way for you to decrease your current property taxes if you own a home. The housing market isn’t what it used to be so there’s no reason why you should be paying taxes on the value your house use to have when the real estate market peaked. The bubble burst and property taxes should be reflecting that. Not all cities and municipalities reassess their taxes amount every year, some do it every five years, so it might a little hard to find the information you need. But, if you feel that your home has decreased in value a lot, you can maybe benefit from decreased property taxes helping you put the savings towards your mortgage payment. All My Sons of Jacksonville suggests to maybe check in with an assessor’s office or check your municipality’s website for information. You might also get solicited with direct mail advertisements form realtors or lawyers that can help guide you. Just be careful of the type of compensation they’re expecting. They might be more expensive than the amount they’ll save you. The American Homeowners Association and the National Taxpayers Union sell property-tax-reduction kits that may help find out more information.

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