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Reduced Property Taxes

Last Friday we received our yearly property tax assessments in the mail.  Usually these show the value and thus the taxes on the property going up every year.  Imagine my surprise when I saw that they actually cut our tax bill! I’m curious as to how often this happens. The …

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Buying A House With A Friend

Last month Mrs. C. told me that her brother mentioned the idea of buying a home with a friend.  Although she strongly advised him against this, I think he may still end up trying to go this route. The house in question is a $6,500 major fixer upper in a rough area. …