Well .... now that you mention it... it does sound a little snobbish.

It even indicates you know little about construction methods. Older homes well maintained and upgraded are far better homes than the overwhelming majority of new construction. Unless you buy a custom designed home and have input into how it is built.

My home was built in the 1930's and over the years I re-did almost everything myself. It is solid as the rock of gibralter. You can't beat the old style framing and construction methods. The only thing they didn't do well back then was insulation (they really didn't do it at all). Electrical was old fashioned and some plumbing, but I took care of all that. New homes are not built very solid for the most part. But I'm sure your home is nice. Seriously... I've seen the pictures. My compliments. It looks very nice.

I'm very surprised that your sales taxes are as low as you say. I guess this is not Boston rates? I am not familiar with your area so I am assuming you are not part of the greater Boston area.

Even with our real estate tax increase I am still paying less than you. Last year I paid a little over $1900. Next year about 22-$2300. You are aware that NY City property taxes are low compared to other parts of the country. One of my sisters in Westchester has a similar home and lot and pays $10,000. That's a crime in my opinion.

You don't have it as bad as I thought... tax wise, but as I said.. I think Boston people may have it worse than us. Correct me if I am wrong.

NY is a very highly taxed city and you have heard me complain about it numerous times. The income tax is one of the highest in the nation. That is why I am thinking of leaving. The real estate market is very high now... I feel it will bust within the next few years and I want to make my money and run. To a low tax state of course.

The "Taxachussetts" label was primarily because of your "tax and spend" liberal politicians in Congress. Get back to me about the Boston taxes though. I heard they are high.