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Property taxes have been rising. Here’s what it means for housing

Housing Wire

In many communities, homeowners and homebuyers have been hit with eye-popping property tax increases. And homes in many communities have shot up in value in recent years, leading to tax increases through reassessments. But opinions differ on how much impact higher taxes are having on local housing and mortgage markets. “I

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The National Average Property Tax Rate Increased Nearly 7 Percent in 2023

Appraisal Buzz

billion in property taxes were levied on single-family homes nationwide in 2023, up 6.9% growth rate in 2022 – and the largest in the past five years, the firm says in its annual property tax analysis report. The report also shows that the average tax on single-family homes in the U.S. Roughly $363.3

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All the ways the wildfires could make LA housing more expensive

Housing Wire

Property taxes accrue even if the home is destroyed Property taxes are a major expense for Los Angeles homeowners, and those taxes still accrue even if the land doesnt have a home to live in. It also allows the replacement homes valuation to return to what it was prior to the disaster.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

.: Alaska Idaho Kansas Montana New Mexico North Dakota Utah Wyoming Louisiana Missouri (partial) Mississippi Texas Purchasing real estate in a non-disclosure state can significantly impact home buyers because it’s next to impossible to find property sale prices through public records.

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Need a Property Tax Appeal?

D Fritz Appraisals

What to do When Your Property Tax Assessment Seems Too High. In early January each year, every home in British Columbia receives its property tax assessment notice through the mail from BC Assessment. Some property owners may be surprised and possibly even concerned with their home property assessment amount.

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

Housing Wire

An appraisal is a valuation of a property by a third party. 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.

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Navigating Your Property Tax Bill

Eppraisal

Property ownership comes with various responsibilities, and one recurring financial aspect is the property tax bill. In this guide, we'll break down the components of a property tax bill to provide clarity on where your money goes and how you can make informed decisions regarding this significant financial obligation.