What is the main criteria in order to ask for a reduction of real estate taxes?

The first think you need to do is take your assessment and divide it by .6882. That is called the equalized assessment. That is the number that...

I'm attempting a refinance. The lender chose the appraisal company. The appraisal came in lower than the tax assessment.

An appraisal is an opinion of value and not a fact. The appraisal for the lender is for their protection. There is no conflict of interest for...

My town assessor took it upon herself to tax my home with a 800sq. foot finished basement. it is unfinished and has always been

The filling deadline for you to file a tax appeal is April 1st. The assessment has a presumption of being correct. It is your burden to prove the...

Can i sue an appraiser

Does your contract with the appraiser require him to come back to verify work was completed or has a third party (lender) asked the appraiser to...

Do I have to accept the amount listed on a home appraisal?

I good place to find an appraiser is from the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers website at http://www.naifa.com/?Find_An_Appraiser.

I am wondering how I find the fair market value for land in my area?

I good place to find an appraiser is from the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers website at http://www.naifa.com/?Find_An_Appraiser.

My lawyer refuses to let me see professional appraisal evidence that I paid for. Is this legal?

I agree with all of the above and offer one more bit of advice, if you know the apprasier's name contact him directly and ask for another copy of...

Condemnation/Eminent domain

I think you should get a condemnation attorney who understands valuation and can get you an expert appraiser who does litigation. Remember the...

Another problem is an appraiser must sign a certification with his appraisal which says he has no no present or prospective interest in the...

Anyone can ask an appraiser to appraise any property. They might not have the necessary information to get a really accurate appraisal, but that...