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How to Calculate Your Home’s Valuation and Challenge a Tax Assessment
Congratulations to New York and New Jersey. According to the Washington, DC-based independent tax policy research organization, the Tax Foundation, these two states are home to some of the most expensive counties in the country regarding paid property taxes. As of 2019, residents of Bergen, Essex, and Union Counties in New Jersey and Nassau,... Read More »
ATTOM Integrates Noise Data with Its Property Data Warehouse
Property values are affected by how quiet or loud a neighborhood is. Vehicle traffic, air traffic, and noise from nearby businesses can substantially impact the desirability of both commercial and residential properties. Real estate agents, investors, and property valuers should consider these factors when valuing property. How Does ATTOM Help?... Read More »
Do You Know Your Zoning Codes? What They Are and Where to Find Them
Do you know the difference between building classification and zoning? If you’re in the real estate business and don’t know the answer to that question, you may not want to admit it out loud, but read this article to set yourself straight. Zoning data is used for land-use planning to regulate the type of development activity and the structures... Read More »
How Legal Descriptions Are Created and the Role That They Play in Real Estate Transactions
The legal identification is a necessary part of any real estate transaction. It describes the land being conveyed and can identify any easements or encroachments that may not have been disclosed by the seller. The legal identification contains a detailed description of a piece of land’s boundaries and information about its location. These... Read More »
Reliable Square Footage Data is Critical for Property Valuations
The square footage of real property is used to justify market value, assess expansion opportunities, and can affect desirability for most buyers. Therefore, it’s important to get the measurement right. A licensed real estate agent must use care and diligence when reporting square footage in listings and other advertising. Square footage is... Read More »
How Real Estate Professionals Can Leverage Lis Pendens
Whether you are new to real estate or a seasoned professional, you likely know there’s an opportunity to make money working with distressed properties. In fact, many skilled investors, agents, appraisers, and lenders are doing so. To take advantage of the distressed property market, the place to start is with a complete list of distressed... Read More »Popular Posts
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