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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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Foreclosures are rising, but it’s not yet alarming

Housing Wire

The impact of tax and insurance liabilities There are some growing concerns stemming from inflation and the rising costs of property taxes and insurance premiums, which may be problematic for some households, particularly older Americans with fixed incomes. With home values across the U.S.

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Home Appraisals vs Online Home Value Calculators

D Fritz Appraisals

Home Appraisals and Online Home Value Estimates Are NOT the Same Thing. On-site vs. Online: Proper Home Appraisals Need to be Done in Person. With so many types of transactions solely being handled online these days, it’s tempting to want to complete your required home appraisals entirely online and leave it at that.

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Are Home Buyers Regretting Their Purchase?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Another disadvantage of purchasing a home, sight unseen, is that the buyer may not be aware of the feel of the street, and external factors that may have an impact on the desirability of a home. Satellite imagery is a fantastic tool that can help see what is around a property. A home may not pass the smell test in person.

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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plans further expand non-traditional property appraisals, which sometimes rely on property tax information, data collected by third parties, or algorithms to assess a property’s value. Both GSEs argue that these approaches advance equity.

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A First-Time Home Buyer's Roadmap: Steps to Take Now for a Smooth Journey Ahead

Eppraisal

Understand Home Values and Conduct Home Valuations To make informed decisions, it's crucial to understand the current market and home values in your desired area. Utilize online tools such as Eppraisal.com or Zillow to conduct home valuations which provide insights into the estimated worth of properties.

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How Refinancing Affects Real Estate Taxes

PennyMac

As a result of a refinance, it’s common for your monthly payment and even your total loan amount to change — but will your property taxes go up? Your property taxes will not go up if you refinance, but let’s dig a little deeper in order to clear up any confusion or concerns. How Your Property Tax is Calculated.