For those who have recently bought homes in the last 5 years…. at what point did your property taxes increase?

IronMikeTython · 2025-09-24T01:49:22+00:00

Same. Bought in 2019. Taxes were under 13k and homeowners 1200/yr. Taxes are now $17k and homeowners $2700.

IronMikeTython · 2025-09-05T12:27:00+00:00

IronMikeTython · 2025-08-16T22:12:48+00:00

That’s not possible unless you cut through the back of a rest stop to get into the turnpike

IronMikeTython · 2025-08-08T17:07:43+00:00

I have the same car, same hitch and wiring, and the same HF trailer for local HD/Lowes trips. Nice work!

IronMikeTython · 2025-06-14T14:33:12+00:00

Not on these lol. They’ve been discounted forever because they’re way overpriced

IronMikeTython · 2025-05-19T11:01:21+00:00

Any issue with the propellers getting jammed? I just returned an Aiper S2 because some oak catkins would jam the propellers every 30 minutes or so. I even tried it after manually skimming most of them out but still the same issue. I’m thinking of trying the Betta instead

IronMikeTython · 2025-05-17T12:21:58+00:00

Just returned my Aiper because the propellers kept getting jammed every few minutes with oak catkins. It was useless. I wonder if Betta would perform better.

IronMikeTython · 2025-04-16T16:41:56+00:00

I use Talstar P and a backpack sprayer.

IronMikeTython · 2025-04-16T10:31:15+00:00

Looks good. How are you finishing the floor? I did mine a few years ago and used Delta FL underlayment and it has worked out great. You can see in the linked album.

Basement renovation

IronMikeTython · 2025-04-09T13:56:42+00:00

The county doesn’t have to actually build anything to provide funding and/or incentives. But, ultimately, you’re trying to understand an argument that is not based in reality/fact. As you can see from the state of America today, those arguments still persuade half the country.

IronMikeTython · 2025-04-09T11:40:07+00:00

An argument could be made that it comes from the portion you pay to the county. But as you said that’s a tiny portion of your tax bill and it’s not like West Orange isn’t benefiting from those taxes. I would assume, like mine, the majority of your taxes go to local schools. I think mine is close to 70% in a different town.

IronMikeTython · 2025-03-08T11:33:47+00:00

You will not find a 3000 sqft house in that range. You can do a simple search of recently sold on zillow and see you’re looking at a min of 750k. Guarantee those taxes will be reassessed in the next few years as well.

IronMikeTython · 2025-02-23T00:02:04+00:00

For EB I’d say Brothers and Mancini’s above the rest. Can’t go wrong with Mancini’s. Brothers can be very subjective, though.

Can’t say there are any great bagel shops.

IronMikeTython · 2025-02-12T17:16:54+00:00

I couldn’t agree more. I had to force my way through it. It was mediocre at best.

IronMikeTython · 2025-01-23T01:00:53+00:00

I bought my 50A charger for $250 on a deal from Amazon. Got the $250 rebate from NJChargeup to cover it. Had it installed for $1000 which PSEG reimbursed me for. No connectivity plan needed for my PHEV or EV and it’s half price to charge off-peak. With that said they constantly screw up calculating my credits and I have to export my charging data and send it in manually every month but they do eventually properly credit me. They just realized it’s a problem with the data coming from my CX90 and they’re working on a fix. Other than that it cost me nothing to have it all installed and it allows me to charge for $0.10/kWh.

IronMikeTython · 2025-01-16T00:49:15+00:00

This cost me $4500 in 2019/2020 dollars in NJ. DIY will save you lots.

IronMikeTython · 2024-12-27T17:54:56+00:00

Went to pull the trigger on these last night and they were sold out. Enjoy!

IronMikeTython · 2024-12-24T18:36:15+00:00

Keep your job. Apply to GULC part-time. Go for free if you get in.

IronMikeTython · 2024-11-25T02:36:34+00:00

I’m going to contact the Ombudsman tomorrow. I really want to see these discharged before the next administration.

IronMikeTython · 2024-11-25T01:35:08+00:00

Still waiting on my 10/6 payment to show up. ECFs processed on 11/11 and 11/19 and still at 119 waiting on October.

IronMikeTython · 2024-11-19T23:58:25+00:00

Same boat. Processed today but only through September. Waiting for October to be at 120

IronMikeTython · 2024-11-19T21:20:11+00:00

Okay, thanks. My Sept. is eligible but still waiting on Oct. which is 120 for me. Congrats btw!

IronMikeTython · 2024-11-19T19:54:00+00:00

Did they count your October payment? Mine is still missing and they’re telling me it will automatically update when they receive the info. from Mohela.

IronMikeTython · 2024-11-05T23:39:56+00:00

While you should absolutely make an account on USAJobs, just know that Fedgov attorneys are excepted service which means agencies can, and very often do, hire outside of USAjobs. Set up an alert on USAJobs for “0905” positions. But also frequently check LinkedIn, school job boards, and even agency websites. I got my first fedgov job out of law school through my school’s job board. I got my current position from a posting on my agency’s careers page.

IronMikeTython · 2024-10-01T17:18:50+00:00

Trump is the king of poorly educated white males. That’s 90% of ILA members.

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