[KonaChick]

Originally Posted by Captain Zipper

Perhaps I didn't word my initial post very well, the point I was trying to make is that I think it's sad to see so many folks lose their waterfront homes (that have been in their families for years) to high taxes.

I was just looking for opinions as to possible fixes to the problem.

For those of you with deep pockets I guess you can't see the little guy's plight, obviously the problem hasn't always been this way or all these little guys wouldn't be getting forced out. I hate to see "nice people" lose their retirement homes because of the "view".

CZ

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com...sForTaxes.aspx

http://www.retirementliving.com/RLtaxes.html

http://www.nj.com/opinion/ledger/edi...t04282004.html

I suppose we were "lucky" in a way in that when we built our mcmansion we knew that high property taxes were a reailty and planned accordingly financially. Yes it is sad to see folks losing their properties because of it. The "little guy's" plight is one playing out all over the country in one way, shape or form in many communities...it's not just limited to real estate in typically vacation destinations. As far as answers or solutions?? I suppose one has to look at the town's themselves, for they are the ultimate landlords. I have many other solutions but I'm watching the butler out the window wash the jaguar and I see he's missing a few spots, and that damned maid can't seem to make the beds correctly. It's so hard to find decent help these days.