Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

What and how long will it take jaydee to realize that he needs to enter the low to middle price range vacuum market to stay competitive in the USA in the big box stores' venue?

Any news yet on the 2007 dyson sales? 

Carmine D.

Hope I addressed all your points.

Carmine D.

Carmine,  I do not think Lucky is referring to revenue.  He is referring to the taxes that we pay.  Property values do not change daily, weekly or annually.   I have never experienced a tax cut nor a property devaluation.  I doubt that any other property owner has. 

The housing market was destined to stall.  Creative financing by greedy loan companies.  Ignorant borrowers.  Over inflated home prices due to people who will pay vs real quality.

HARDSELL:

If you think your house and land are worth the tax assessed value then by all means pay the amount.  If you think it is not [because the housing and land values have declined precipitously due to the huge number of unsold houses for sale], then I suggest you contest it with your local tax authorities.  You will be told to get a revised assessment on the value of your house/land.  With proof in hand, then you can argue that you should pay the lower tax amount! 

The tax man never lowers the taxed amount voluntarily, unless you challenge it.    A HARDSELL like you should know that already without my telling you.

Carmine D.

Just because you say it does not mean it will happen.  I do know that.

The drop in property values has hapened in the last few months.  Should I go to the tax office every 30 days t see if I should file for reduction?

Point is Carmine, property is assessed only every few years and housing slowdowns and price reductions have no impact on getting taxes reduced for current home owners.

Your response to Lucky was an attempt to show your superior knowledga and you shot yourself in the foot.  As often as you self inflict wounds I hope you have steel toed boots.

Carmine D.

HARDSELL:

I disagree with the highlighted portion of your statement.  Is the reason you are so irritated with me because you think I'm wrong?  Or do you fear I'm right? 

Carmine D.

Sorry if I seem irritated with you.  I do not fear that you are completely right or wrong.  Sometimes it is possible to get a property tax reduction and sometimes not.  I do not believe that you would be successful at getting a reduction simply due to a slow down or price reduction on new construction or listed homes regardless of age.  If prices are down for a year or two then maybe, yes.  I personally believe that housing prices are just being adjusted to reflect a more real value. 

Funny thing is most people like to brag about their homes value.  When they receive their tax assessment they want to argue that the home is over valued.

HARDSELL:

Your statement is contradictory [I highlighted the parts].  If your home is overvalued for tax purposes [for whatever reasons], you are paying too high property taxes.  If you don't mind, by all means pay the higher amount.  If you believe the assessed value is high, then contact your local taxing authorities and discuss.  Of course, they will disagree that's why you got the higher assessed value.  If you take their word, pay the higher amount.  If not, it's not hard to determine what your home is worth and the propertt tax due.  All the information is at your fingertips.  But the homeowner has to take the initiative.  It's their money not the taxing authorities.

On another note, I see where the Gov of Kentucky [Beasher?] lost in a bid to get casinos approved in the state.  Apparently horseracing is okay but not gaming.  What's the revenue shortfall in the state?  $900 Million.  I understand all city, county, and state entities nationwide are experiencing revenue shortfalls.  And will for the future.

Gov said he will try again.

Carmine D.

I went back to verify this.  I understated the truth.  This is a 3 year high for WM stock.  It has gained 12 percent this year alone.  The best stock gain in the Dow.  The pros even have a name for this: The Wal*Mart effect.  Apparently as the economy nose dives, consumers flock to WM stores to get the most bang for their buck.

Carmine D.