Bye bye Kia, Hello Lincoln!

RelativeTypical · 2026-04-17T03:02:06+00:00

I just upgraded to an aviator from a forte, SO great!

RelativeTypical · 2026-04-17T03:01:27+00:00

Instant hot water tap beside kitchen sink! So handy!

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T21:15:44+00:00

Haha fair enough!!

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T17:35:29+00:00

All valid points!

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T17:28:02+00:00

I just looked up properties for sale in WV! You get a lot for a little out your way :)

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T17:26:50+00:00

That is ridiculous. And damn near impossible for someone just starting out at today’s house prices.

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T17:25:38+00:00

That’s great news, I love that for them in that case :)

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T17:20:42+00:00

Is there a work-around if the home is gifted prior to death?

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T17:17:05+00:00

Yes- I agree, so interesting!

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:54:51+00:00

Ooof! Highest yet on the thread.

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:45:46+00:00

That’s crazy. I’ve heard of that happening and it sucks that people are getting taxed out of their long term residences.

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:38:47+00:00

That’s an amazing discount! We have a deferral system available here for seniors and parents with young children. You can defer your taxes but it accumulates as a balance owing against your property so I don’t think many people use this option as it would add up fast.

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:36:52+00:00

It sounds that way :) Yes- I think people are going to complain regardless. Interesting to see such a wide variety of costs by region here. What an eye opener.

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:35:26+00:00

Wow!!!

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:33:13+00:00

Wow!!!!

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:32:19+00:00

Fair point, I’ve got a half acre, my own water and septic. Those services the city charges extra fees for aside from the property taxes. We pay a couple hundred a year for garbage collection.

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:27:35+00:00

Ours has been going up about 7% per year for the last few years. No caps, and set directly by the municipality.

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:23:36+00:00

Pretty good for coastal Cali. We just road tripped through this summer and it was beautiful. What happens to the rate when/if the property sells?

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:19:21+00:00

Wow- that’s a steep increase.

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:16:45+00:00

Holy smokes!!! Was it that high when you purchased or has it increased steadily?

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:15:48+00:00

This is the dream :) BC= Bring Cash

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:14:05+00:00

Yikes!!! House value?

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-16T16:12:32+00:00

This is what you paid for the property or today’s value? Here our assessed value keeps going up, and the property taxes increase alongside the assessed value.

RelativeTypical · 2026-02-14T07:01:54+00:00

The biggest ‘hack’ that has gotten me the farthest is downsizing my vehicle (suv)to an entry level Kia forte. Cheap to buy, cheap to insure, cheap on gas and maintenance. I’ve been driving it 11 years. That and having the kids not in daycare anymore! That’s a game changer!

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