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Georgia looks to protect residents from title theft with new law

Housing Wire

Additionally, notaries are now required to confirm the identity of the document signer or affirmant through verification of a government-issued photo ID. If the offer is less than the previous yearsassessed value of a property, the offer must state that this offer is less than the county assessed value for this property.

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The title industry’s latest cat-and-mouse game: seller impersonation fraud

Housing Wire

Then, posing as the property owner, the scammer contacts a real estate agent to list the property. The property is then listed, typically below market value to generate interest in the listing. When it comes to close on the sale of the property the scammer will request a remote notary signing.

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

Birmingham Appraisal

I thought I would take some time in this week’s blog post to explain the process you can take to appeal your high real property tax assessment if you think they are too high. Understanding Property Tax Assessments Before diving into the appeal process, it’s important to understand how property tax assessments work.

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How should appraisers approach short-term rentals?

DataMaster

The purchase of real property for the purpose of investment is not new. Or, a home may be purchased for its income potential, with the purpose of renting the property to a tenant. Appraising the going concern value is typically outside the scope of most residential appraisers. If only it was that simple.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 5 - Reselling It - Raw or Developed

Eppraisal

Owning raw land has real potential along with its share of pitfalls. Whether you decide to hold it and sell when real property values climb or -- alternatively -- develop the lot to convey at a higher price, you are subject to forces of market, timing and competition. A good lawyer will see them coming.

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Types of Appraisal Values

Appraisal Today

Market Value and Appraised Value: Exploring Various Appraisal Values By Jo Traut Excerpts: You’ve probably been asked about the difference between “market value and appraised value” by clients seeking a mortgage. We don’t provide an appraised value of a property.

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How should appraisers approach short-term rentals?

DataMaster

The purchase of real property for the purpose of investment is not new. Or, a home may be purchased for its income potential, with the purpose of renting the property to a tenant. Appraising the going concern value is typically outside the scope of most residential appraisers. If only it was that simple.