Did you know that your Truth in Millage Notice (TRIM) Notice will be arriving shortly in the mail?  Yes, it is that time again.  this one document you don't want to throw away.  Look at it, if the assessed value looks like it is more then what you could sell your home for then you may want to read the notice and find out how to possibly have your assessed value reduced.  You only have a short period of time and it is not as hard as you may think.  You can do your own research and then take it to the property appraisers office and talk to them.  Here is an easy example:  If you live in a condominium and the assessed value is say $200,000 but you know that the units in the complex sold in 2007 for only $175,000 then you can take that information to the property appraisers office and they will consider it and most likely reduce your assessed value.  This could save you money depending on if you have the homestead tax exemption on your condo.