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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. After all, no property is perfect.

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Property Tax Assessment Appeals: Lowering Your Tax Bill

Appraisal Partners Blog

Property taxes are a significant expense for homeowners. If you believe your property is assessed at a value higher than its fair market value, you have the right to appeal your property tax assessment. A successful appeal can result in a lower tax bill, saving you money each year.

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Appealing Property Taxes with a Real Estate Appraisals

The Appraiser Coach

Sometimes your home is assessed at more than it is actually worth on the current market which could result in you paying higher property taxes than you should. Read More.

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Are Appraisals Public Record?

Realvals

Appraisals play an important role in real estate transactions, but privacy is always a concern. Home appraisals are never publicly available and are only shared with the appraiser’s client and authorized parties. This means that the general public cannot access your home’s appraisal report without permission first.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

While these online tools aren’t a definitive statement of a home’s value, they can be a great starting point, especially when combined with other data like a home’s list price, square footage, number of bedrooms and baths, property tax history, and any price reductions. Be patient and stay flexible as challenges arise.

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BC Assessment vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

House Appraisal vs BC Assessment: How They Impact Your Homes Value Understanding the difference between residential home appraisals vs BC assessments. While assessments and appraisals both provide property valuations, their purpose, methods and impact on homeowners differ vastly.

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Are Home Buyers Regretting Their Purchase?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

WAIVING HOME INSPECTIONS. He said this year has been extremely slow for him because people are waiving home inspections to get a competitive edge on other buyers, bidding on the same home. Getting a home inspection is a personal decision. I’ve appraised many thousands of homes over the years. PROPERTY TAXES.

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