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Re-thinking property tax reporting can help meet lenders’ need for speed

Housing Wire

As these companies examine critical operational workflows, the property tax reporting process often stands out as an opportunity for re-engineering. Digitizing Property Tax Reporting. Given there are over 22,000 tax agencies in the U.S.,

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Closing on a House: Settlement Tips for Home Sellers

Realtor

As a seller, here’s what you need to know about the settlement process. Once the contract has been signed, a seller can’t renegotiate the price higher. Negotiating a settlement date Buyers and sellers typically negotiate a settlement date that is mutually agreeable.

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How to Appeal Your Property Taxes in King County

Will Springer Realtor

Residential property is assessed each year at its full market value, which is defined as the amount a buyer, willing but not obligated to buy, would pay to a seller willing but not obligated to sell. For residential parcels, fair market value is generally determined by analyzing recent sales of comparable properties in the same area.

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Demystifying Closing Costs: What Home Buyers and Sellers Should Expect

Eppraisal

Let's delve into the intricacies of closing costs, what they entail, and how they impact both buyers and sellers. These costs typically include a variety of fees, such as loan origination fees, appraisal fees, title insurance, escrow fees, and taxes. What are Closing Costs?

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Opinion: Improving housing affordability without exposing homebuyers to more risk

Housing Wire

A homeowner’s largest life-of-loan costs are property taxes and recording fees ($29,675), fees paid to the mortgage-backed security (MBS) investor ($28,779), fees paid to the lender ($14,026), homeowner’s insurance ($9,279) and GSE fees (7,705).

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Owner Financing: Complete FAQ

BiggerPockets

Owner financing offers buyers and sellers more opportunities with real estate transactions. Before entering this type of transaction, it’s important to know what owner financing is, how it works, who benefits, and who pays property taxes on owner financing.

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Opinion: Local MLS broker marketplaces, rules equitably advance American homeownership

Housing Wire

Sellers get access to the largest pool of buyers and the chance to sell their home for 35% more on average than for sale by owner. Real estate agents know city and county property taxes. They decipher public property information. These local MLS broker marketplaces work in favor of consumers every day.