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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

.: Alaska Idaho Kansas Montana New Mexico North Dakota Utah Wyoming Louisiana Missouri (partial) Mississippi Texas Purchasing real estate in a non-disclosure state can significantly impact home buyers because it’s next to impossible to find property sale prices through public records.

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What is the Difference Between Assessed Value and Market Value?

Lamacchia Realty

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSESSED VALUE AND MARKET VALUE? Two terms that often come up when buying or selling property are assessed value and market value. While these terms may seem similar, they actually represent two different values that can affect the pricing of a property.

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

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Demystifying Closing Costs: What Home Buyers and Sellers Should Expect

Eppraisal

Appraisal Fees: Lenders often require a professional appraisal to assess the fair market value of the property, and buyers are typically responsible for covering this expense. Title Insurance: Title insurance protects both the buyer and lender against any legal issues or disputes regarding the ownership of the property.

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home

Appraisal Hub

It will likely stay on the market for longer, which can result in additional carrying costs, such as mortgage payments, property taxes, and maintenance expenses. You might even end up selling your home for less than its true value just to get it over with, which means you lose out financially.

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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. Reviewing / appealing property tax assessment. Estate settlements.

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What to Do If You Inherit A Home

McKissock

The legal issues or responsibilities, on the other hand, might involve situations where the property is co-inherited, for example, among siblings, and working together to find a common resolution becomes a nightmare. Tax liabilities: This can include federal estate taxes and property taxes.