Located in the center of lush, green, rolling hillsides lies the beautiful town of Douglassville, PA. This is where over 4 years ago my family decided to reside. Great schools, (Daniel Boone School District), clean air, somewhat rural, yet convenient to shopping, recreation, worship, and transportation. We have never regretted our decision to relocate here.
Now, the ugly part. Many of my wonderful new neighbors and friends, who have RECENTLY moved into our area, have been plagued with overly exhorbitant property taxes. Homes that sell for $280,000 to $500,000 with living areas between 2800 to 3800 square feet, have been assessed property taxes between $12000 to $14000 and higher. Now, I know that we have grown very quickly, and that we lack a non residential tax base. In fact, I invite companies wishing to relocate to seriously consider our area. But there is no reason that this should place an unnecessary and unexpected tax burden such as I described on these already financially strapped families. My home is 2800 square feet and my property taxes are around $6000. High, but not unreasonable. My friends taxes are unreasonable, unfair, and immoral.
Now, I also know that a County wide reassessment would perhaps remedy most of these discrepancies, but why should these good people have to wait for that to obtain relief.
I call on our devoted public servants either in Berks County, Harrisburg, or Washington to address this problem ASAP. I pray that some of those reading this know how relief can be obtained and these families can begin to enjoy the benefits of living in our community.
Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ 
This is really shocking, Fran. I don't know how people ever afford such high and unfair property taxes. I hope you are able to help solve this issue sometime soon.
btw, I really enjoyed reading your blog and I subscribed to it !
I hope you have a wonderful day,
Jo