All Forum Posts by: Donnie N.

Anyone else experiencing the insane jump in taxes this year? I just looked at the 2nd installment and the jump in wild! One property in Richton Park jumped by over $1,800.  Any advice on what can be done to lower this a bit?

@Lateefah Mathews - thank for the quick reply!

1) Yes, I have the assessment records. However, the tax person says we can't use that as the base to adjust the cost bases. It needs to be based on "fair market sales value". 
2) Would you know of a local appraiser in the Maryland area?

Thanks again!

@Mike S. - Did you have any luck on finding a website? I'm trying to do the same. Zillow shows ~10yrs. I need it for something back in 2010. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. 

Any suggestion on the best way to look up historical comp value of a home?

Background…

1) fahter-in-law sold a home recently. Need to pay the capital gains tax.

2) Trying to look up the historical value of the home as the deed was transferred when wife passed back in 2010. Basically, looking to see what the adjusted cost basis should be for this property.

Any recommendations? This property is in Montgomery County / Silver Springs area.

 Thanks @John Warren. Would you mind sending over the info? I have one that's doing the appeals. Maybe I'll check with him as well. Always good to have multiple sources. Thanks!

 Thanks!

Seeing if anyone has had experience with this. 1 of my property has been vacant for 6+ months due to rehab/getting inspections/etc. Can I file for an exemption for vacancy for the property tax? I read on the accessor website that it has to be due to natural causes (fire, flood, etc.) Are there other ways or is it really only due to natural causes? just triple checking with the folks here who might have had expense doing this. Thanks. 

I 'm using Tim Jacobs at KSN Law.  His guys are pretty straight forward.KSN Law


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I know they had a delay last year. When is the expected timing this year? Anyone know? I couldn't find anything online that can provide an estimate for this year.