Property taxes.

Every homeowner has them (unless you’re fortunate enough to own a property that is currently enjoying a tax abatement) and every homeowner begrudges having to pay them. As a general rule, you should always expect your property taxes to increase year-over-year. On one hand, that means the assessed value of your property has increased; but on the other, you’re now on the hook for more money out of your pocket. That is, unless you successfully appeal your newly assessed value and get the value reduced. Let’s take a look at what that appeal might look like.