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Let’s talk grants for a moment
Grants can be a great way to increase funding needed for specific projects! But is it FREE MONEY? “Nothing in life is free”, so the saying goes. Grants are available funds designated for specific projects, generally with a specific goal or outcome in mind. No matter what a grant is for, the money came from… Read more
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Equity does not equal Equality – Socialism vs Constitutional Republic
Coming to Kansas next Remember JoCo followed Mayor Lucas’ lead on Covid – all members of MARC DEI – diversity, equity, inclusion Sometimes now called DEIB adding “belonging” H. George Frederickson is credited with having coined the term social equity and has called for it to be the “third pillar” in public administration along with… Read more
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Miami County property owners are facing increased taxes to the disproportionate benefit of the superintendents
As the community grapples with a second consecutive year of record increases to property valuations in Miami County, it seems reasonable to take a deeper dive into spending by its taxing entities. The desire to better understand local budgets and spending of taxpayer dollars has grown as awareness of how valuations are used as part… Read more
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Property Tax Appraisals are out and tempers are rightfully flaring
Interesting note that even the greedy federal government allows us to have a married combined $500,000 gain on our home without it being taxed for income tax purposes. Yet our county appraisers cannot wait to give us double-digit valuation increases every year, and they capitalize on a crazy market that has actually started to slow… Read more
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How to Fight and Win your Home Property Tax Appeal
In addition to the comps the County gives you, use your own. Find homes similar to yours that were not mentioned, and show how they are more accurate comps than taking properties sold years ago and trying to adjust them to a volatile market. Read more
