Property taxes work the same way. We get used to our restaurant. We stop trying new ones. We do not always see the alternatives. Why This Chapter Matters This chapter is not about pushing you to move. This chapter is about giving you a new framework for looking at your financial life. When you evaluate your tax burden through a ten or twenty year lens instead of a one year lens, the picture changes dramatically. Once you see the larger pattern, it becomes almost impossible to unsee it. That is why many homeowners start to explore nearby low tax towns out of curiosity. They begin doing their own homework. They look at listings. They compare taxes. They calculate differences. They look at the savings. They think of the potential. They call me to help them. (Yes, a shameless plug!) If you choose to do that, this book will guide you on what to look for, how to compare towns, how to understand the numbers, and how to evaluate values and tradeoffs. And when you reach the point where you want to explore the move seriously, that is where I can help. I can guide you through the entire process of selling your current home and finding a town that fits your lifestyle, your goals, and your long term financial plan. (And yes, as a full time REALTOR, I understand moving can be stressful and a big pain, but moving is an 'event.' Living in, and enjoying your new home and tax savings is well worth the 'bumpy' part of the journey.) Your journey begins with awareness, and that is what this chapter was all about.
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