Last year, Fairfax County actually increased the value of my property even though the neighborhood values have plummeted. [Houses are selling at half the value they did two years ago.] By the time I figured out how to protest and ask for a reevaluation, it was past the time that I could do so.

My mortgage was increased.

This year, my tax value was lowered by $70,000. So, for sure I thought that my mortgage rate would at least drop back down to what it was the year before last. However, Fairfax County announced its tax rates for 2009 and they are MUCH HIGHER than last year.

My mortgage is increasing again...as it has EVERY SINGLE YEAR due to taxes.

Fairfax County is the GREEDIEST county on the planet!

ARGH!!!!!!!!!!