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Your Ohio Commercial Property Reassessment Cheat Sheet [2023 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

With recent headlines focused on politics, protests, and international disputes, Ohio commercial property owners may have overlooked or forgotten that a statewide property tax reassessment (also referred to as a reappraisal) is underway. And, how can property owners potentially challenge new property values?

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

Sometimes you may hear someone refer to this fee as “good faith” money, as it is a fee that you are giving the buyer directly to let them know that you are serious about buying the property. Inspections are an expense that is paid by the buyer. You can be present during your inspection, but it is not required.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Transaction costs are added to every property transaction. Answer: No.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. The guy I followed around on appraisal inspections didn’t really take the time to explain what he was doing. Inspection training was very good. Read the full report. Very interesting.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

So, while it may be true that the property value is diminished in the eyes of the homeowner, it’s probably not in the eyes of most buyers. By the way, when I use the term “crazy” in this post, I’m referring to personality clashes between two individuals and not to a mental condition that one may be suffering from.

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Mortgage Term Glossary

Assurance Financial

The first number refers to the length of the introductory period, while the second is how often the rate can adjust. The assessed value of your home is how much it is worth in the eyes of the tax agency in your municipality. The assessed value is used to calculate your property taxes. Home Inspection. Amortization.

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What to Do If You Inherit A Home

McKissock

Specifically referring to things like the time and cost to maintain the property, as well as any taxes and levies that might come with it. Of course, the type, location and value of the property can contribute to the previously-spoken of headache. Tax liabilities: This can include federal estate taxes and property taxes.