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Herv, here's that thread:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...er-bill-51653/

One thing I'd forgotten to put in my post #9 in that thread is the base amounts for each in addition to the per 1k gal. rates:

Water: $8.06
Irrigation: $5.40
Sewer: $11.49

Bill :)

It is cheaper than Cincinnati.

It is all relative.

M.y water bill is less than it was in Columbus OH

It is a bit high but not a lot of $

In NY we pay for water
Basic Service including 4500 gallons $24
each add'l 1K is $1.25

Many here have septic tanks so no sewer tax on those homes, but average property taxes on Long Island are $7,000-$15,000 if you have sewer it's included.

So with property taxes here <$2,000 it's a breath of fresh air.

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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 (Post 484106)

.........So with property taxes here <$2,000 it's a breath of fresh air.

Will depend on the value of the house you buy.

Bill :)

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 483703)

We moved into our new home in October. Some of our new bushes now have spots on them and some were becoming a little not full and not healthy looking. We were told that they were "stressed" from transplanting and needed extra water and fertilizer to make them grow faster and become healthier. Since we haven't had much rain that makes sense. We bought fertilizer stakes and pounded them in yesterday and are giving them a little extra water from the hose.

There isn't much nutrition in the sand that they are planted in and we can't use the sprinkler as often as they need.

Gracie, Being a northener, I expect everything to grow with no problems, except for freezing. But here in Florida, I would think everything should grow with no problems, with all this beautiful sunshine. But not so!!!!! I have butterfly bush for over a year, that was given to me from Virginia. (It looks sad) I also fed it and keep watering, with not really good results. Today, I have two Crepe Myrtle Trees coming (12 ft each) from Fairfield Nursery to be planted in back yard. (275 bucks each). They are really two great quality trees, and I'm very happy with them. I will be giving "tender loving care" to these trees, until I see bird nests in them. hehehehe Anyway, I do know what you mean about some plants having problems, before they really get going. By the way, crepe mytles are watermelon red. Happy planting!!!

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Originally Posted by PaPaLarry (Post 484124)

Oh how pretty..watermelon red crepe myrtles. Ours are lilac colored...can't wait to see them bloom. Jojo's mom gave me a butterfly bush and it took three years until it came into it's glory. Must not like to be transplanted...but it was bare roots. I love to mess about in the yard!

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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 (Post 484106)

Plan on that 2k to be 3500+ And no VA exemptions unless your 100%

Sorry don't follow how are the taxes here 3500?

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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 (Post 484346)

Sorry don't follow how are the taxes here 3500?

What price do you anticipate paying for your TV home, jimbo?

Bill :)

A patio villa 135-145, they are quoting 1400 +-

That's probably a pretty fair number, jimbo - perhaps a little bit light but not off by much.

I think Carguys might have been thinking Designer home.

Bill :)

Yes sorry guys! Designer home!