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Old 03-18-2013, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Cantwaittoarrive View Post
Why not do what we did before we bought new, see what similar priced homes paid the year before in taxes, the bond and annual maintenance is easy to obtain, then you don't have any surprises
How is it possible to do this if you're one of the first people in a new neighborhood? Even if you could see other people's tax bills, the first year's property taxes are only on the land and therefore just a portion of the full amount.