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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: How to Reduce Commercial Property Taxes

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However, with great property comes great responsibility, including the inevitable property taxes that can significantly impact your bottom line. Understanding the nuances of commercial real estate appraisal is key to navigating these waters and potentially reducing your commercial property taxes. is the first step.

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Michigan attorney general reissues reverse mortgage consumer alert

Housing Wire

The action is designed to inform consumers about the potential pros and cons of taking out these loans, according to an announcement issued by Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office on Monday. “A As long as you retain ownership of the home and pay the property taxes, the loan will not become due.”

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Experts weigh in on whether seniors should get new mortgages: Bankrate

Housing Wire

Age information is collected at the time of origination, but only for Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) purposes. Even if one owns a property with no further mortgage payments due, property taxes and upkeep will be a consideration,” Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick said. “As

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California HAF requirements extended in bid to entice more beneficiaries

Housing Wire

The relief — which is available to reverse mortgage borrowers — is designed to assist anyone who has fallen behind on their mortgage payments due to the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 and are still in arrears, or who’ve missed at least one property tax payment by Feb. 1,” the Los Angeles Times reported.

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For title companies, accuracy is only part of the solution

Housing Wire

Today’s digital business processes and workflows demand more than just accurate information – the information must also be easily understood, available on-demand and delivered in a way that integrates with technology. Case in point: How title companies source property tax status information.

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Celink files objection seeking dismissal of fees lawsuit

Housing Wire

Live Well Financial , which alleges that companies including Celink improperly paid property taxes before they became due without legal justification or notice. However, when that was attempted, the judge denied the motion by saying that “such case may not be properly designated as related to the instant action.”

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How a Property Database Helps Commercial Property Tax Assessors Thrive

Real Quantum

How a Property Database Helps Commercial Property Tax Assessors Thrive. Y our goal as a commercial property tax assessor is to achieve consistent fair and equitable treatment of every taxpayer, but that goal isn’t without challenges. Making Fair and Equitable Easier For Commercial Property Tax Assessors.