[MomMom]

And I respect that jfk, but only if and when your "working knowledge" is correct.

[daveyjones978]

Originally Posted by jfkIII

If you don't move to Las Vegas, I suggest you head down to Long Island. You seem like a good fit for either of those places.

No thanks. we don't want them, JFK... we've got enough already. *rolls eyes*

Then again, at least wait til I'm out of this damn place.. then feel free to run amuck.

[daveyjones978]

Originally Posted by MomMom

And most of your high pay goes to your taxes and the high cost of living...on that East Coast my love....

And jeez, the stupid Californians bought homes here that they couldn't afford because they heard a the train was going to be built? When? In this century or next? OMG, now that is funny! OK, you just explained it then, the mass exodus from Cali to LV, the train, the train!


Nevermind what you think about Las Vegas...you ain't in no paradise, that's for sure! It's the reason why so many East Coasters (and Mid Westerners and Cali's) have moved to LV and are still doing so!

Agreed! reason # 54328 that I'm leaving NY/LI - even if I could afford a house here, the taxes alone would bankrupt me within a year.... if you want "glamourous" lives on the east coast...cmon over! I'll trade with you anyday.

The Train? Yeah, unless you're a hobo riding boxcar on the Union Pacific rails... I don't think I see anything else happening anytime soon! That is kinda funny though...

No, Vegas is not a Nirvana paradise, but it's what you make of it... think Vegas has done you wrong? good. leave. (at least there will still be some room left when the honest average joes like myself who want to make something of their life finally come out there for a better chance).

[MomMom]

The taxes on my houses (3) run from $2800 to $3300 a year, one of them has a built in pool.

Just remember davey, that most houses in tracts have small lots and you have the option of desert landscaping if you're going to build, so you don't even need to mow that little bit of grass! I have a landscaper that mows all three of ny houses, they all have grass front and back! LOL!!

[daveyjones978]

Originally Posted by MomMom

The taxes on my houses (3) run from $2800 to $3300 a year, one of them has a built in pool.

Hold on while I pick myself up off the floor, as I just fell over from that!!!

good lord! for 3 houses, combined?!?! My house here in NY is a single-story ranch, on a 60x100 lot... total taxes combined = $8500 (and that's with the tax rebate exemption) School taxes alone are almost 7K!

Yes, I know the tract lots are smaller... but hey... it's a fair tradeoff

[AA702]

Originally Posted by MomMom

The taxes on my houses (3) run from $2800 to $3300 a year, one of them has a built in pool.

Just remember davey, that most houses in tracts have small lots and you have the option of desert landscaping, so you don't even need to mow that little bit of grass! LOL!!

My property taxes per year is around $1400 here in LV. The house i use to rent in CA has 5500 a year property taxes for the same sq footage.

[MomMom]

Originally Posted by daveyjones978

Hold on while I pick myself up off the floor, as I just fell over from that!!!

good lord! for 3 houses, combined?!?! My house here in NY is a single-story ranch, on a 60x100 lot... total taxes combined = $8500 (and that's with the tax rebate exemption) School taxes alone are almost 7K!

Yes, I know the tract lots are smaller... but hey... it's a fair tradeoff

No love, each one of my houses run in that range. Now pick yourself up, calm down...LOL

Sorry I didn't make myself clearer on that!

You're gonna love it here, good luck with your plans!

[daveyjones978]

Originally Posted by MomMom

No love, each one of my houses run in that range. Now pick yourself up, calm down...LOL

Sorry I didn't make myself clearer on that!

You're gonna love it here, good luck with your plans!

Ok still. that's a helluva lot less than what we're paying here... I think the taxes on our condo in Vegas are roughly about 1800-1900?

Am I correct in that it is still (on average) 1% of the FMV of the property?

Oh, I know I'm going to love it. Every time I come out there, I come back here more and more "bit by the bug" as my friends like to say. Am I 100% sure that I'm going to "make it" out there? Nope. But I'm sure as hell going to try! At this point, anything is a welcome change from here!

[MomMom]

Originally Posted by daveyjones978

Ok still. that's a helluva lot less than what we're paying here... I think the taxes on our condo in Vegas are roughly about 1800-1900?

Am I correct in that it is still (on average) 1% of the FMV of the property?

Oh, I know I'm going to love it. Every time I come out there, I come back here more and more "bit by the bug" as my friends like to say. Am I 100% sure that I'm going to "make it" out there? Nope. But I'm sure as hell going to try! At this point, anything is a welcome change from here!

I believe the 1% rule is still about right. You gotta remember that the reason you are taxed so heavily in the NYC/metro/LI area is mostly due to school taxes.

Our schools out here are not as good, although kids get the standard education. That's where the difference in property tax lies and we have much smaller size property lots. And remember, we have no state income tax.

I get increases almost every year (due to re-assesments) for all three of my props...it seems to go up a bit each year or so but not in any amount that is alarming or out of control.

[pharagamo]

Originally Posted by NY1990

Hi,

I agree with you 100 % . It's a good thing you moved . I am planning to move out of Vegas . I been here for 17 long years raised 2 kids and all they did was get into trouble and now I have a child ready to go to High School . The schools are terrible and there is so much crime. We were think of moving to Anthem and then we changed our mind . It is like hell here lonely and hot. When I read your post it was like I wrote it. I am from NY and people are so different there you know your neighbor out here you could be dead on the street and they will pass you by. My problem is I do not know where to move . I cannot go back home because they raised the real estate tax's and it's sad because you cannot afford to live where you were brought up unless you are well to do and have a house with out a mortgage. I just want to get out of this hell hole and raise my son in a state that has a community and things to do and good schools and places to go and have fun . Living in Las Vegas might be a nice place to visit , but if I could do it again I would so I am moving on. Good Luck to you in your new home and now I am doing my research where to move to this time I will not rush into anything I was young and stupid when I moved here I should have listened to my family and friends , but like I said it's time to move and leave Las Vegas and this heat behind and look forward to the fall again. .

Well its easy to blame the city for everything... How about getting off the internet and going to parent your kids... chances are if your wasting time on the net talking about bs your not too great a parent...and as far as KNOWING your neighbor...its YOUR OWN FAULT... go talk to your neighbor... im from ny too ....and I have noticed that EVERYONE FROM NY AND CALI that move to Las Vegas want to hang out with people that are from their home state... IF YOU MISS THE PEOPLE AND THINGS FROM NY THEN MOVE THE HELL BACK... its people like you that make Las Vegas a
"bad" place to live not the other people ruining vegas ...ITS YOU