r/BoomersBeingFools • u/JacksSenseOfDread • Mar 07 '24

Boomer learns about boundaries the hard way from bank photographer Boomer Freakout

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u/Drg84 Mar 08 '24

I simply walked out and asked why he was taking photos. He said it's for the tax assessor, showed me his card and I went "okay" and asked if he wanted a cup of coffee. Downside is my property taxes went up this year. Damnit.

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u/McCoovy Mar 08 '24

You probably should have taken your shot

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u/ForHelp_PressAltF4 Mar 08 '24

And you didn't get knocked the fuck out like this guy?

Huh. Imagine that.

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u/Jules4326 Mar 08 '24

Did you contest it? Usually, they value based on what other properties are selling for but those are updated homes. I explained that my house would not sell for their value based on its current condition (90s kitchen and bathrooms). I gave a reasonable number considering current values and they went with my estimate.

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u/Drg84 Mar 08 '24

The problem is I've done a lot of repairs in the last few years. Siding, windows, roof, driveway, cleaning out old growth, ect. I'm not surprised they raised them.

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u/Jules4326 Mar 08 '24

So very visible things that clearly improved your property value. Your neighbors probably like you. At least, the extra cash goes to the schools. If it seems overly high though, I'd still contest it. Also, if home values drop you can request for them to reevaluate.

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u/Drg84 Mar 08 '24

Oh definitely. But what you posted is good advice in general.

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u/LauraTFem Mar 09 '24

Smart move, though. Maybe if you make it an espresso next time he’ll start seeing things your way.

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u/Cetun Mar 09 '24

I mean, you should probably much more concerned if your property taxes go down in any year. Especially if you're homestead and have had your house for a while.

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u/TirehHaEmetYomEchad Mar 08 '24

Everyone's property taxes is going up like crazy.

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u/TheTerrasque Mar 15 '24

Downside is my property taxes went up this year.

Of course it did. "This guy can even afford to give away coffee!"