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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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Desktop appraisal option to start in March

Housing Wire

The option is not available for second homes, investment properties, cash-out refinances, construction loans, multi-unit properties, renovation loans, condos, co-ops or manufactured homes. Last year, wholesale lender United Wholesale Mortgag e said it would not require its brokers to go through an appraisal management company.

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When — And Why — Are You Required to Have Commercial Real Estate Appraised?

Appraisal Hub

In the vibrant landscapes of Toronto, Richmond Hill, and the broader Greater Toronto Area, the dynamics of commercial properties are ever-evolving. Here, an appraisal is not just a valuation but a pathway to informed decisions, especially when you have the backing of experienced appraisal services in Canada.

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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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The Appraiser’s Guide to Evaluating Home Value Before You Buy

Birmingham Appraisal

Property Size and Usable Space The square footage of a property and how that space is used can greatly affect its appraisal value. More than just the total area, functional layout and efficient use of space play substantial roles in valuation.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Renovation loan assessments. Estate settlements.

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Appraisers: How to Manage Your Emails

Appraisal Today

He was planning to renovate it and stay in it, but he had to relocate.” Becoming a Go-to Appraiser for Realtors during a Confusing Time in the Industry Real estate agents and appraisers are taught different methods of valuation both in qualifying and continuing education as well as in the field. Where is your state on the list?