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Opinion: Title and settlement fees aren’t a barrier to homeownership

Housing Wire

The borrower’s largest life-of-loan costs are the property taxes and recording fees paid at closing plus the accumulated cost of annual property taxes paid over the life of the loan.

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Reasons To Get An Appraisal

Padove Appraisal Service

Estate planning: If you are planning your estate, an appraisal can help determine the value of your property for tax purposes or for dividing assets among heirs. Legal proceedings: An appraisal can be useful in legal proceedings, such as divorce settlements, where the value of a property needs to be determined.

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7 States with the Highest Property Tax: Should You Invest in Real Estate There?

Mashvisor

While housing is generally expensive in 2021, property taxes can add additional costs when you buy in a high property state. So how is property tax calculated? What are the…

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Real Estate Appraiser: The Key to Accurate Property Valuation

Appraisal Hub

bring a deep understanding of local market trends, property characteristics, and legal considerations into their assessments. Why Accurate Appraisal Matters Informed Decision Making: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, knowing the accurate value of a property ensures that you make decisions based on solid ground.

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Tax Season 2022: Guide for Real Estate Investors

Mashvisor

When is tax season 2022 and how should real estate investors prepare for it? Table of Contents When Is Tax Season 2022? What Does Tax Season Mean for Real Estate…

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Special Assessment Tax: What is it?

Mashvisor

As a homeowner, you realize you have to pay some bills to keep your property. Other than the regular property taxes, many investors may not know about special assessment taxes.

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What Is a Land Contract In Ohio? Full Guide [2021 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

Learn how you, the real estate investor, can avoid the bank and make an agreement directly with the seller. As such, some investors that purchase Ohio property for sale for the purpose of flipping consider offering a land contract for their real property. Tax advantages. What Is a Land Contract?

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