House searching

What is more frustrating than looking for a house? Nothing like dropping six figures for somewhere to wash my undies and hang my coats. Really. And in NJ, taxes are ridiculous. For one quarter acre, three bedroom humble abode, expect to pay close to ten thousand. I felt a little better today when I saw a listing for a deal in Maplewood that was a genuine Stickley house, seven bedrooms, three and a half baths, one car garage, unfinished basement with taxes at 27000/year. Um, I barely clear that after taxes. AS A SALARY. Ugh. Where do I want to hang my hat? Jersey. So get used to the taxes. At least we have decent schools. If I wasn't procreating, I'd say screw it. Let's move somewhere where the schools bite and the taxes are low.