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					Originally Posted by  The Dad Fisherman
					 
				 
				your home needs to be assessed at about half a million to hit the $10k level in CT. That certainly isn't poor. 
			
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 I am certainly not poor, nor am I rich.  I pay more than 10K.  small house in an area very close to the water where my house is considered a tear down bc of the size.  I was very lucky w/my house bc the area became hot (and continues to be)after I bought it.  Very desirable area, with good schools.  Paid off my mortgage quickly by not taking the standard 30 year term and made extra payments (mainly so I can stop paying flood insurance).
Can't complain (too much).