Add'l Tax Stuff
Yes, you must get as much of the detail as you can from the town/assessor especially with regard to "construction quality". This plays into the value of the final sq. ft. they end up using to put a value on your home. Of course you need to check the number of bathrooms, if there is a hearth, a porch, the sq. ft. of your deck, etc. but if you have a "Home Depot" house of "average" construction vs. a custom-built "better" construction, or a run-down camp, it all plays into setting the value. Sure, it's subjective like comparisons, but the more ammo you have, the better. It's a little element in the formula that can shift things quite easily. Look for it and make sure it's correct.
Second, please also check with your Town Hall re: veteran, elderly or disability tax credits. Do you realize that most towns now give $500 for a veteran's tax credit. Yes, CREDIT on the tax bill! Nice action! Once the veteran's credit is linked onto your property, it comes automatically thereafter and your non-veteran spouse gets to keep it after you die. Check out the rules for your town...each is different.
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