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

Housing Wire

The passing of Proposition 19 in California overhauls Proposition 13, which slashed property taxes by almost 60% in 1978. Now, eligible homeowners may transfer their tax assessments anywhere within the state – including the ability to transfer tax assessments to a more expensive home with an upward adjustment.

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A property tax reckoning is coming

Housing Wire

The culprit is property tax bills, which arrived on April 1, bearing property tax increases driven by fast-rising home prices. In Spokane, the average property tax bill has risen from about $2,500 in 2019 to about $3,000 in 2021, tax assessment data shows. No one knows how this will all play out.”.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Renovation loan assessments. Mortgage financing and refinancing.

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Mastering How to Order a Home Appraisal Quickly

AmeriMac

A home appraisal is a professional estimate of a home’s value and plays a crucial role in determining the market value of the property. Understanding Home Appraisals A home appraisal is an official estimate of the fair market value of a home conducted by a licensed and impartial professional appraiser.

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Why Do Home Appraisals Cost so Much?

AmeriMac

An appropriate appraisal is critical for securing financing. Typically banks only issue a loan up to the fair market value of a house. If appraisals show a reduction in the home’s value, borrowers may no longer be eligible for one. Ultimately, an independent appraisal helps lower your overall property taxes.

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Why Do Home Appraisals Cost so Much?

AmeriMac

An appropriate appraisal is critical for securing financing. Typically banks only issue a loan up to the fair market value of a house. If appraisals show a reduction in the home’s value, borrowers may no longer be eligible for one. Ultimately, an independent appraisal helps lower your overall property taxes.

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

By providing an unbiased estimate of a property’s value, an appraisal ensures that you know the real value of your property. Estate planning, property tax appeals, divorces, and gifting, are some of the many others. Estate Taxes In some cases, local laws may require appraisals for estate tax purposes.

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