How Did you Vote??

[sunny beach]

No I knew it wasn't you because I didn't lose very many rep points. Whoever gave it didn't have very much rep to ding me with. Less than 100 rep points, since you are at almost 300 I knew it wasn't you.

[Mike B.]

Originally Posted by Army_of_One

I would be glad to pay higher property tax on a property if it's value was increasing. That's like saying you pay more capital gains taxes because your stocks did really great.....that's a good thing.

Army,

I understand what you're saying. I guess I should have said I don't need or want a higher value on my property. My house will be paid for in just a few years and we plan on retiring, in this home, here in Dodge. For now I'd just prefer a lower value on my property. (less taxes)

Changing the topic abit...

I talk to people all the time who have their property taxes included in their house payment. For me that is a big mistake. Why have my morgage company hold that money all year, earning interest when I could be earning the interest for myself. Having my own escrow account makes the best sense for me.

[TexKan]

That's cause you are responible. Lots of folks even tho they pay for a house it is difficult to to keep up with the taxes and such. For many it's a convience thing and for others it's required by the mortage company or at least used to be. Mine was requird at the time of the loan but that was 30+ years ago. It's all history now so I have set the tax dept up on my online account. Works real good. I pick the date I want it paid and it's done.

[sunny beach]

My escrow account was required by my mortgage company and it was set up only 9 years ago.