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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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The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisals in Estate Planning

Boston Appraisal

This article aims to delve into how real estate appraisals can assure a balanced and equitable distribution of assets among beneficiaries and heirs, thereby warding off disputes and mitigating conflicts before they arise. Unlocking Tax Benefits A precise real estate appraisal also plays a significant role in tax planning.

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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Their specialized knowledge and objective analysis provide crucial evidence that can shed light on complex issues, shape legal strategies, and underpin strong case arguments.

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What to Do If You Inherit A Home

McKissock

Primarily, the issues revolve around the following aspects: Financial and legal responsibilities : This financial responsibility primarily includes things like any debt obligations like a mortgage, that may be attached to the inherited property. Or it may even involve a loan that was taken out and securitized by the property.

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12 Types of Expert Witness Assignments for Appraisers

McKissock

Tax appeal. Typically, this would be for local property tax appeals. Income tax (IRS) issues. This could be for estate or probate cases, and often involves determining a retrospective market value if a taxpayer neglected to obtain an appraisal when property was inherited. Learn more.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

The short answer: A commercial real estate appraisal is a calculated assessment of value for any type of commercial property. Properties may include apartment buildings and condominiums, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial sites, and land for sale. Question 5: Why are commercial property appraisals important?

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Investment Property: How Much Can You Write Off on Your Taxes?

Zillow

To do so, however, you need to understand the primary ways in which investment real estate portfolios get taxed. You must also have a general grasp of some abstract concepts like calculating your tax basis, as well as the depreciation of capital investments. Warning: This article is not going to make you an expert.