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Re-thinking property tax reporting can help meet lenders’ need for speed

Housing Wire

New entrants continue to join the market with better technology and digital processes to simplify the loan process and provide fast closing experiences to meet consumer needs. In 2019, for example, one national lender reportedly spent $100 million to develop a digital platform that could originate and close transactions in eight days.

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Need a Property Tax Appeal?

D Fritz Appraisals

What to do When Your Property Tax Assessment Seems Too High. In early January each year, every home in British Columbia receives its property tax assessment notice through the mail from BC Assessment. Some property owners may be surprised and possibly even concerned with their home property assessment amount.

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DataTrace launches market insight platform for title companies

Housing Wire

DataTrace Information Services announced on Thursday its launch of MarketView – a platform that will provide title companies with accurate market insights including existing market share. Market reporting can then be verified through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System consumer access website that is available in reports.

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Real estate on the ballot: Here’s what passed at the state level

Housing Wire

Several state-level real estate initiatives and urban development policies were voted on in the Nov. 3 general election, including issues involving tax credits for veterans, widows and long-time homeowners. . The passing of Proposition 19 in California overhauls Proposition 13, which slashed property taxes by almost 60% in 1978.

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Miami seeks new debt package to finance affordable housing: Bloomberg

Housing Wire

The mayor of Miami-Dade County wants to leverage the bond market to create a fund that will finance affordable housing projects, according to a Bloomberg report published Monday. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will propose a new property tax-backed debt package later this year that would raise $2.5 Out of the $2.5

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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How to reduce appraisal turn times and improve the borrower experience

Housing Wire

As the appraisal industry struggles to meet demand, Voxtur has developed a solution to streamline the process. HousingWire recently spoke with Jim Albeertelli, CEO of Voxtur, about the company’s r ecent acquisition and launch of an automated workflow management platform for the global market.

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