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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

.: Alaska Idaho Kansas Montana New Mexico North Dakota Utah Wyoming Louisiana Missouri (partial) Mississippi Texas Purchasing real estate in a non-disclosure state can significantly impact home buyers because it’s next to impossible to find property sale prices through public records.

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How to Find Out If You're Paying Too Much in Property Taxes

Glascock Company

If you already own commercial real estate, you know that property taxes are one of the more burdensome bills to pay. But property taxes are not set in stone. In fact, your property tax bills can be negotiated to ensure you’re paying your fair share. Get to Know Your Tax Bill and How It’s Calculated.

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What is the Difference Between Assessed Value and Market Value?

Lamacchia Realty

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSESSED VALUE AND MARKET VALUE? Two terms that often come up when buying or selling property are assessed value and market value. While these terms may seem similar, they actually represent two different values that can affect the pricing of a property.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Do Appraisal Gap Clauses Impact Appraisals?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

It states that the buyer will still purchase the home at the contract price, even if the appraised value is lower than the contract price by a certain amount. Appraisal gap clauses have become relatively common in recent years due to many homes being sold at prices that market data does not support as being the market value.

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Closing on a House: Settlement Tips for Home Sellers

Realtor

While it’s certainly true that you can let go of the anxiety of needing to show your home at any moment, you still need to cooperate with your buyer, the buyer’s agent, and the commitments made in the contract. In those cases, you or your listing agent or the buyer’s agent will need to make the home available for inspection.

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Demystifying Closing Costs: What Home Buyers and Sellers Should Expect

Eppraisal

Appraisal Fees: Lenders often require a professional appraisal to assess the fair market value of the property, and buyers are typically responsible for covering this expense. Title Insurance: Title insurance protects both the buyer and lender against any legal issues or disputes regarding the ownership of the property.

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