Predicto Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 If he bought in the early 90s, I doubt Predicto paid more than 300-400k for that house. This thread delivers Kind of. The rate isn't locked. The value that can be taxed is. Well, kind of. The assessed value for tax purposes can only go up by an inflation factor, not to exceed 2% per year. So if he bought that property for 300k in 1990. The most it could be assessed at right now, 25 years later, would be 490k or so. The property's real value is probably 3x that much, though. It is a truly stupid, stupid law that has destroyed the finances of the once great state of California and yes I do benefit heavily from it. Confused here... I could not care less if Predicto was Bill Gates financially. If anything, I am trying to ask advice on how to get to that level if I had financial issues. All I can do is give him a congrats on his life and appreciate his success. Seriously. Money does not make the man, the man makes money. I can not recall who said that to quote properly, but it is the truth. I guess I am different in the way that fame and money don't really impress me. The person is what is more important to me. Predicto is good people, don't worry about his pockets unless you are his wife. Ugh. I can take ribbing but I can't take take it when someone sincerely defends me. What is wrong with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 It's also one of the primary reasons that housing prices are so high in the Bay Area. It created a vicious cycle of limited supply of houses being sold (because people were locked into limited tax property increases so why sell) which lead to inflated house prices which led to a new set of people not willing to sell their houses because they were locked into limited tax increases which led to inflated housing prices which led to.... and so on and so on and so on. It's even more asinine that you can leave that house to your kids and they inherit that 1990 tax base. Or at least that's what I think happens (correct me if I'm off on that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Seriously, getting ribbed for making a lot of money... There are worse things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 There is no proof that Predicto is good people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 There is no proof that Predicto is good people. But he got that cream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Mine is 35 minutes on average, going in. 20 minutes on average coming home. I think this is pretty reasonable. I have a bunch of friends that live out in Loudoun county. Our houses cost about the same, but mine is a townhouse in Alexandria, they have like half an acre and 4 bedrooms. They generally feel that the status symbol is the size of the house, my thought was that the 3 rules of real estate are location location location. The last thing i want is a yard i have to take care of, I work at work, I don't want to work at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Seriously, getting ribbed for making a lot of money... There are worse things. I wish I had nearly as much money as LKB thinks I have. There is no proof that Predicto is good people. True, but people on here hate me less that they hate you, so I got that going for me, which is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I know a guy who commutes from Aberdeen, MD to Loudoun County. No joke. I'd love to see a list sometime of the wackiest DC area commutes. Geez. Assuming 70 to Frederick, then 15 south? Wouldn't be too terrible other than getting out of leesburg on 15N in the afternoon. Guess it depends on where in Loudoun though. Regardless that's really effing far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Another bridge over the potomac is that too much to ask? South of the woodrow wilson you mean? wont ever happen! Lots of protected land across the river in VA, state parks and what not, then you have ft belvoir to deal with in VA and Indian Head in MD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 There too but I was thinking northwest of American legion bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 While I'm sure Predicto is comfortable, working for the government severely limits his earning potential. Now when he gets out of the Gov and monitzes those connections, my man will truly be rolling in the dough!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 True, but people on here hate me less that they hate you, so I got that going for me, which is nice. That race is not exactly the '73 Derby. Look, man. You fart through silk. Embrace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Depends on how good it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Taze Me Bro Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Confused here... I could not care less if Predicto was Bill Gates financially. If anything, I am trying to ask advice on how to get to that level if I had financial issues. All I can do is give him a congrats on his life and appreciate his success. Seriously. Money does not make the man, the man makes money. I can not recall who said that to quote properly, but it is the truth. I guess I am different in the way that fame and money don't really impress me. The person is what is more important to me. Predicto is good people, don't worry about his pockets unless you are his wife. It's all bout how someone with or without money acts. I've know rich people that are huge pricks and ones that are the kindest, coolest people in the world. Same with poor people, same with middle class. You stacking dolla bills and I'm not, props to you. I'm picking your brain if I can and want more than what I currently have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Predicto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 This thread has taken an interesting turn. In the interest of doing what I do best, piling on, I did do a real estate search for San Francisco single family homes between 1,750 and 2,000 square feet. I wasn't able to get an accurate estimate on Predicto's house value though, because "servant's quarters" isn't a selectable option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 dammit, my kids sell matchsticks because they LIKE to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Predicto swims in in his money bin like Scrooge McDuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 i used to walk to work in 5 minutes. now i drive in 10. i wouldn't want a long commute...it's the main reason i have never taken a teaching job in loudoun county. just not worth it. cities are like the zoo to me....fun to visit and look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 dammit, my kids sell matchsticks because they LIKE to. What's Thanksgiving like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 i used to walk to work in 5 minutes. now i drive in 10. i wouldn't want a long commute...it's the main reason i have never taken a teaching job in loudoun county. just not worth it. cities are like the zoo to me....fun to visit and look at. That's how I am too. Love visiting for a few days, but they can keep it. Reading this thread makes me shudder with people having to make these kind of choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I have a 45 minute commute two to three days a week and I work from home two days a week. And I travel sometimes too. For three years, I lived in Annandale, VA and actually walked to work every day. That was kind of insane, but I actually like the time in my car before and after work. 30 minutes each way is sort of ideal for me to get mentally prepared/decompress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 That's how I am too. Love visiting for a few days, but they can keep it. Reading this thread makes me shudder with people having to make these kind of choices Tried the tri-state area and LA for a few years each when I was younger and the eventual move back to the small, slow paced, empty landscape that is southern NM was the happiest move I ever made. I look at my time in each of those megalopolises as extended working vacations. Had a lot of fun but I learned that that lifestyle wasn't for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 but I actually like the time in my car before and after work. 30 minutes each way is sort of ideal for me to get mentally prepared/decompress. Completely agree with this. I enjoy my ride home from work as well (25-30 minutes). Good time to unwind, usually listen to sports radio or some upbeat music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I have a 45 minute commute two to three days a week and I work from home two days a week. And I travel sometimes too. For three years, I lived in Annandale, VA and actually walked to work every day. That was kind of insane, but I actually like the time in my car before and after work. 30 minutes each way is sort of ideal for me to get mentally prepared/decompress. This is exactly why I don't mind driving. *And FWIW...I don't find the traffic here to be nearly as bad as it was when I lived in NYC. No such thing as running a "simple" errand at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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