May 18, 2026

Ann Christian Christian & Associates Real Estate, LLC 1880 Kimball #120 at the Edge District Manhattan, Kansas 66502

Dear Ann: Thank you for your assistance with our recent home valuation challenge with Riley County. During the appeal process, the data and insights you provided were instrumental in getting the matter resolved in our favor. We have felt for many years that Riley County had our home appraised at an unrealistically high value and, thus, we were paying more in property taxes than we should have been. However, this year’s signi�icant increase in the valuation �inally drove our decision to appeal it. That’s where your help proved to be invaluable. Marcy and I have known of your stellar reputation in the community for decades now. And, of course, you and I have interacted in a variety of local activities over the years. Nonetheless, this is the �irst time we’ve reached out to request your assistance. The fact that you responded immediately allowed us to get our appeal delivered both on time and with the relevant information critical to a favorable outcome. Not only that, the revised valuation by the County is even better than the conservative number we proposed. And as an aside, it has only been in the past few days that we became aware of the acronym for your real estate LLC … CARE. That seems to sum up your business philosophy perfectly. So, thank you again! Marcy and I are sincerely grateful. Best wishes, R.W. Trewyn, PhD Vice President for Research Emeritus Kans