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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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How the title industry is addressing the negative effects of heirs’ property

Housing Wire

If a person passes away without an end-of-life document, a property often becomes heirs’ property, meaning that it is passed informally to the next generation without a proper title documenting ownership. According to a 2023 survey by Caring.com, only 34% of Americans have an estate plan.

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Are Appraisals Public Record?

Realvals

For example, in many states, property tax assessments and sale prices are often part of the public record. These details can give a general idea of a property’s value, but they don’t provide the same level of detail as a professional appraisal. This figure represents the property’s fair market value.

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How to Appeal Your High Property Tax Assessment: A Homeowner’s Guide

Birmingham Appraisal

Strategies to Appeal Your High Property Tax Assessment As of May 24, 2024, the Jefferson County Board of Equalization protest period is open and runs until June 24, 2024. Let’s walk through the steps you can take to appeal your assessment and potentially lower your property taxes.

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

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. They will also take into account any upgrades or amenities, as well as how maintained the home is.

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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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Your Ohio Commercial Property Reassessment Cheat Sheet [2023 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

With recent headlines focused on politics, protests, and international disputes, Ohio commercial property owners may have overlooked or forgotten that a statewide property tax reassessment (also referred to as a reappraisal) is underway. Property reassessment – with or without drone assistance – is a major undertaking.