BLOG: Property Tax Appeal

Bostonians Furious Over Alleged Tax Assessment Penalties

by: Jon Ferrari
1 Aug 2025
Many commercial real estate owners in Boston can be described in one word: gobsmacked. Although they have appealed their property tax assessments, their assessments have soared sky high. This has caught the attention of a highly regarded non-profit which recently uncovered a potential conspiracy, causing many to question whether Bostonians are being secretly penalized for... Read More

NJ Tops List – Has Highest Property Taxes in the Country…Again

by: Jon Ferrari
21 Jul 2025
New Jersey doesn’t top many lists. For instance, U.S. News & World Report ranks it 49th in fiscal stability, 45th in opportunity, 31st in economy, and 19th overall. New Jersey Rankings | U.S. News Best States. But there is a list where the Garden State is safely at number 1: high property taxes. New Jersey... Read More

N.J. Appellate Court Blocks Town from Stopping Affordable Housing Project

by: Michael Realbuto
17 Jul 2025
If you have been following our blog, you are probably aware of the difficulties that property owners face when fighting the governmentโ€™s taking of private property. In many instances, Courts defer to the governmentโ€™s asserted purpose, necessity, and procedural conduct for a proposed taking. However, as demonstrated by a recent decision from an N.J. appellate... Read More

Property Owner Entitled to Compensation After Foreclosure Sale

by: Jon Ferrari
10 Jul 2025
The Pacific Legal Foundation secured a major victory in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. Let’s delve into Johnson v. City of East Orangeย and explore how the appellate court’s decision is a great sign for property owners. Background Lynette Johnson bought a commercial property for her children in East Orange. Since the structure on... Read More

Ohio Group Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes

by: Jon Ferrari
27 Jun 2025
Beth Blackmarr nearly fainted when she saw that her home’s assessment increased by over 50% from the prior year. That’s when she decided enough is enough and joined a movement to end all property taxes in Ohio. The group, known as Citizens for Property Tax Reform, is a grassroots campaign based in Cuyahoga County. Recently,... Read More

Florida Couple Hit with Reassessment After “Substantial Improvements”

by: Jon Ferrari
23 Jun 2025
Imagine spending a significant amount of time and money on renovating a home, only to find that the property taxes have not only doubled, not only tripled, but multiplied six times over. Although this may sound like a real estate horror tale, Florida residents Walter and Debbie have experienced this firsthand. The coupleโ€™s dream waterfront... Read More

Could Property Taxes in Florida Be a Thing of the Past?

by: Jon Ferrari
18 Jun 2025
Florida isn’t just a back-to-back Stanley Cup winning state; it boasts some of the lowest average property tax payments in the country. And if Governor Ron DeSantisโ€™ latest tax proposal sees the light of day, it may need another airport to handle the influx of aspiring property owners. Governor DeSantis has proposed abolishing property taxes.... Read More

The Key Term All Commercial Real Estate Owners Should Know

by: Jon Ferrari
12 Jun 2025
Property taxes can be a heavy financial burden, especially for owners of commercial real estate. Fortunately, property tax appeals provide an opportunity to reduce tax assessments which could lead to hundreds of thousands in savings. While filing an appeal is easy, winning one requires knowledge and expertise in valuation. Commercial real estate owners can increase... Read More

Filing a Self-Represented Property Tax Appeal? Use Caution!

by: Jon Ferrari
27 May 2025
New Jersey property owners share a common challenge: high property taxes. However, there’s a glimmer of hope because property owners can appeal their assessments and potentially reduce their property taxes. While many hire attorneys to represent them through the tax appeal process, some choose to file without representation. What are the pros and cons of... Read More

Paterson Kicks 5.6% Proposed Tax Hike… For Now

by: Jon Ferrari
29 Apr 2025
It turns out that when a budget proposal includes a significant property tax increase, city residents are about as thrilled as a cat in a bathtub. The mayor of Paterson’s proposed 2025 budget of $302 million, which includes a 5.6% increase in property taxes, has faced opposition from City Council members and residents who believe... Read More