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8 Home Appraisal Cost Factors in BC: What You Need to Know

D Fritz Appraisals

A home appraisal is a legal document that determines fair market value for a property. The appraisal process includes an inspection of the property and research of comparable properties in the local area by a qualified professional.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

” “Background in landscape architecture and real estate sales.” I use the iPad to do inspections. ” “The fact that I have worked as a fee appraiser for mortgage related transactions for many years and I now work for a government entity as an appraiser for property tax related purposes.

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New Homes vs. Old Homes: Which Is Right For You?

PennyMac

Higher property taxes. Generally speaking, the more your home is worth, the more you'll be shelling out to your state for property taxes. And in new neighborhoods with higher than average property values, that can be a pretty penny. Location, location, location. Established neighborhoods.

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Appraisals: Using Comps Across a Freeway?

Appraisal Today

I don’t normally pull comps across a highway In so many cases it’s an awful idea to cross a major road or highway to pull comps because a highway sometimes separates markets that are far different in age, square footage, lot size, architecture, price point, school district, etc…. I do this every year.

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CAN HOUSING SHORTAGE CATCH UP TO EASTSIDE DEMAND?

Will Springer Realtor

All this tech construction gives new meaning to IT architecture! “A A growing diversified base of technology companies continue to proclaim the Eastside market as one of the best living and job opportunities in the country,” noted local commercial property firm Broderick Group in a report issued last month. million sq. bath , 6920 sq.

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IN DIRE NEED OF GENERATIONAL RESPONSE TO HOUSING SHORTFALL

Will Springer Realtor

POTENTIAL TAX SAVINGS. Skyrocketing property values in our area have their downsides. Owners face higher annual property taxes, and many are reporting difficulty paying, particularly older residents on fixed incomes. The county’s Assessors Office issues its updated property assessments between now and November.