If you do not have children of school-age you'll likely qualify for
the STAR exemption on your property taxes. Yes, NY property taxes
are high, so every little bit help. Be aware that your town may be
'sneaky' in the application dates, etc. each year, hoping people miss
them and miss on the exemption even though they qualify.
Also, Ithaca is something of a 'center' for upstate NY in
permaculture and natural building.
Re: [Homestead] We made and offer,
tom, 05/08/2008