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Property taxes have been rising. Here’s what it means for housing

Housing Wire

In many communities, homeowners and homebuyers have been hit with eye-popping property tax increases. And homes in many communities have shot up in value in recent years, leading to tax increases through reassessments. But opinions differ on how much impact higher taxes are having on local housing and mortgage markets. “I

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Real Estate Appraiser: The Key to Accurate Property Valuation

Appraisal Hub

Whether you’re a homeowner, a prospective buyer, or a real estate professional, understanding the true value of a property is crucial. As a subject expert in property valuation and appraisal services in Toronto, I want to guide you through the importance of professional real estate appraisal and how it can benefit you.

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How to reduce appraisal turn times and improve the borrower experience

Housing Wire

This allows for a more objective analysis and better compliance, and often translates to a more efficient process with faster turn times, which allows buyers and sellers to transfer real property more cost effectively and with confidence. HW: What are some of the current challenges regarding property tax assessment?

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How to Appeal Your Property Taxes in King County

Will Springer Realtor

Property owners across the region should, by now, have received the tax notice to pay 50% of the levy by each due date – May 1 and Oct. Residential property is assessed each year at its full market value, which is defined as the amount a buyer, willing but not obligated to buy, would pay to a seller willing but not obligated to sell.

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The Top Benefits of Getting a Residential Appraisal in Toronto

Appraisal Hub

They consider various factors like location, property condition, and recent sales of similar properties to provide a reliable valuation. Informed Decision-Making for Sellers and Buyers: Whether you’re selling or buying a home in Toronto, an appraisal gives you a solid foundation for negotiation. is a wise choice.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

A home inspector, hired and paid by the buyer typically, will look at the plumbing, electricity and the overall foundation of the home and then provide a report with their findings. While home inspections aren’t required, they provide the buyer with several important opportunities in the home-buying process.

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UAD to Assist Local Assessors?

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Tax Values Just as Accurate as AVMs? In a head to head contest between tax values and AVMs for use in mortgage lending, I’ll take tax assessments…. The Price of Big Data Valuation Fiasco "Price" of this Fiasco may be the Downfall of the American Real Estate Market. I Choose Not to Be Part….