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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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CFPB Acts Against Contract-for-DeedĀ Investors Targeting Low-Income Borrowers

Appraisal Buzz

The government is taking action to ensure that these products do not turn the dream of homeownership into a nightmare.ā€ The borrower frequently assumes homeownership duties during the contract period, like as maintenance, property taxes, and upgrades.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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When borrowers ā€˜ghostā€™ their servicers

Housing Wire

But to simplify their operations, servicers voluntarily offered the safeguard for all borrowers, not only those who had loans guaranteed by government agencies, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. We already know that government staff were low, to begin with. A lot of people left work and didnā€™t come back during COVID.

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Institutional SFR players are stuck in the doldrums

Housing Wire

If successful in the litigation, Blackbird stands to get a cut of any recoveries for the local governments. ā€œTo The Invitation Homesā€™ case is being watched closely by some players in the secondary market, where large SFR operators like Invitation Homes raise funds through securitization deals backed by their rental properties.

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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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How to Appeal Your Property Taxes in King County

Will Springer Realtor

The state requires that county assessors inspect every property at least every six years to maintain accurate information about the parcel and structures. Local governments are limited to a 1% annual increase in property tax revenue regardless of changes in property values ā€“ but there is a catch.