Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

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. PROPERTY TAXES. In many areas, property taxes can be expensive.

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Realvals

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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. But some property info is public. We take photos and measurements.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key Takeaways BC Assessment provides annual property valuations for tax purposes, while home appraisals offer detailed market value assessments for real estate transactions. Home appraisers conduct thorough interior inspections, whereas BC Assessment typically relies on external data and drive-by observations.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2021

But broker Renee Humme, with Prime Mountain Properties , said the lower property taxes, mountains and surrounding scenery, and low cost of living are the main draws for most of her clients. “Most of my clients are from out of state wanting to own second homes or investment properties here,” she said.

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Realtor

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Closing costs are used to pay for items such as appraisals, inspections, and much more. Some costs—such as the down payment, closing costs, home inspection and appraisal—are just the price of admission to homeownership. Keep in mind that property taxes vary widely by state and city. How long do you plan to stick around?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

How about that pest control service you used for your clients termite inspection? Show how much youre in the know by being the one sharing local community events and information. Is a new restaurant coming to town? Be the first to let everyone in your network know about it. Maybe you can turn your experience into a small business spotlight.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

One of those that can be a considerable burden is property taxes. You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t looking for a way to drive down the cost of those pesky taxes. That is where a property tax appeal can be your best friend. So if you are paying high property taxes here is how to manage appealing. .

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 13, 2024

The borrower frequently assumes homeownership duties during the contract period, like as maintenance, property taxes, and upgrades. They are set up so that, until all payments are made by the borrower, the seller is still in possession of the home legally.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 23, 2024

“Buyers often back out during the inspection period because they find something they don’t like, but affordability is really the underlying issue.

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Empire Appraisal Group

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Property taxes, insurance, maintenance fees going up and then all these special assessments for repairs. The tragic collapse of Surfsides Champlain Towers South condo building in 2021 left 98 people dead and led to sweeping reform of the states condo inspection law. Its pricing a lot of people out of the market. Bidding wars?

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Realtor

MAY 17, 2023

Before closing on a house, most transactions include a home inspection , so you’ll need to make your home available to the inspector and then negotiate with the buyers about anything the inspection turns up according to the terms of your contract. Another important step prior to closing on a house is the appraisal.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Neighborhood Details: Recent developments, such as a new school or shopping center, that may affect the propertys appeal and marketability. Special Features: Unique aspects of the property, such as energy-efficient upgrades or historical significance, that may not be obvious from a standard inspection.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 16, 2022

An appraisal is the estimated value of a home that is based on an inspection. Property taxes are less on a smaller home with a lower appraised value. The first step in determining what kind of home you can afford to purchase is having an accurate appraisal. Cleveland Appraisal Blog is full of helpful information.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

In California, as of December 31, 2019, defendant [Invitation Homes] owned 12,461 single-family homes in over 100 cities. “… By its failure to pay or remit inspection, permit fees, penalties and interest, Invitation Homes has defrauded cities and counties in California millions of dollars.”

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

As January rolls around each year, homeowners begin receiving their property tax bills. That’s why my tax appeal work often picks this time of the year. Property values have been increasing in many areas for years, with 2020 being a record year for home appreciation in many neighborhoods.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Disputing property tax assessments. Related posts: The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing 5 questions you must ask yourself before getting an appraisal 5 questions a Realtor should ask the appraiser before setting up the appraisal inspection This is especially important when: Listing a home for sale.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

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 – but there is a catch. overall increase.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

They take a lot of work after the inspection is completed. The appraiser will have to do a lot of research to make a determination one way or another. That’s one reason an appraisal may take longer to complete. That’s also why appraisals are not cheap.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

I usually figure a cost between 4% to 5% of the loan balance per year to property taxes, insurance, legal, servicer, inspections, in the judicial states, and between 2% and 3% in administrative states.” Because the timeline is longer, Bymel said the cost of a foreclosure process will increase for servicers and investors. “I

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

During this time, there are many things that a buyer needs to accomplish such as inspections, appraisals, securing their financing, and title searches. Let’s take a closer look at each one of these processes Inspections Why do real estate agents recommend getting home inspections during the due diligence period?

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 12, 2023

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. And, how can property owners potentially challenge new property values?

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Realtor

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Closing costs are used to pay for items such as appraisals, inspections, and much more. Some costs—such as the down payment, closing costs, home inspection and appraisal—are just the price of admission to homeownership. Keep in mind that property taxes vary widely by state and city. How long do you plan to stick around?

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Aspen Appraisal Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

An appraisal on a home is an unbiased evaluation of what the property is worth. The appraisal includes an in-person inspection of the home and its condition along with comparable home sales in the market and within the neighborhood. Tax Assessment Appeal. Property taxes are determined by your home’s fair market value.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

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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Appraisal Partners Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

For Property Tax Assessments: While not directly related to buying/selling, property tax assessments are often based on appraised values. Property Inspection: The appraiser will schedule a visit to the property. Note the size, number of rooms, and features (e.g.,

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 15, 2022

And the landlord pays for all operating expenses, such as maintenance, property taxes, and insurance. property taxes, insurance, building maintenance, utilities, janitorial services, and property management fees). The tenant pays for the base rent plus the property tax and insurance premiums in a double net lease.

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Appraisal Hub

MAY 17, 2023

It will likely stay on the market for longer, which can result in additional carrying costs, such as mortgage payments, property taxes, and maintenance expenses. Mistake #3: Not having a professional home appraisal Appraisal firms can determine your property’s real market value.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 11, 2024

The Many Faces of Real Estate Appraisals Real estate appraisals are required whenever the value of a property needs to be determined. The value might be assessed as of the inspection date or, in some cases, as of a past date. Tax Appeal Appraisals: Fair Property Tax Assessments What is it?

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 20, 2022

To shield you from any surprises, here are the typical costs when buying a home: Earnest money Closing costs Property taxes Homeowner’s Insurance Funding the escrow account School taxes Private mortgage insurance Interest rate Moving costs Utilities Homeowners association fees Maintenance and repairs Wondering what these terms mean?

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Analyzing Operating Expenses To accurately gauge the profitability of an investment property, it's essential to account for all operating expenses. These may include property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs, property management fees, and any homeowner association (HOA) dues.

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McKissock

MARCH 28, 2023

” Property tax assessment (10%) This type of non-lending appraisal work involves determining a property’s taxable value in order to calculate the correct amount of property tax owed each year. In fast markets, listings that linger sell below market. Price it right and sell for market price in less time.”

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Realvals

JULY 27, 2022

The appraiser will reach out to schedule the inspection with the real estate agents, who will facilitate the inspection on the seller’s behalf. . During the inspection, the appraiser will measure the property, take photos on the exterior, take photos in all rooms inside, and take notes based on their observations.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2022

The culprit is property tax bills, which arrived on April 1, bearing property tax increases driven by fast-rising home prices. In Spokane, the average property tax bill has risen from about $2,500 in 2019 to about $3,000 in 2021, tax assessment data shows. No one knows how this will all play out.”.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

With everything from securing a loan to dealing with the home inspection, a home buyer has a lot to handle. Your gross income is the income before taxes. Consider Property Taxes When you pay for your home, you'll need to pay other fees like property taxes and insurance.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. The guy I followed around on appraisal inspections didn’t really take the time to explain what he was doing. Inspection training was very good. Read the full report. Very interesting.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In a typical real estate transaction, the sellers pay the REALTOR® fee, recording fee, escrow fee, and home inspection fee. Sellers can expect to pay the REALTOR® commission, title insurance, transfer tax, property tax up to the time of closing, and pretty much all other closing costs that can pop up.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) : A not-for-profit professional association that sets and promotes standards for property inspections and provides educational opportunities to its members. Fees may include the appraisal, the home inspection, a title search, a pest inspection and more.

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