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Why Should I Bother Understanding Property Taxes and Assessment?
By Valerie Faltas, Property Tax Expert
Property Taxes are the second highest expense after debt service (mortgage) for homeowners and understanding the nature of property taxes and assessments can only benefit you as a homeowner. The average homeowner who purchased property in the past six years pays at least $7,000 per year in property taxes which equates to almost $600 per month. Over a period of ten years the amount of property taxes paid cumulatively will exceed $70,000! If that homeowner can lower their property taxes by just $2,000 per year over the next ten years, you will save $20,000! It may not seem like a lot of money however in the long run it does add up. Being an educated homeowner about the three aspects of property taxes, appraisal, assessment and government process, enables you to save thousands in the long run. Lowering your property taxes gives you more money to spend else ware which will stimulate the economy.
As a homeowner understanding how to calculate your market value will empower you across the board not only in lowering property taxes and assessment but in all aspects of dealing with your home. Such as refinancing, selling and buying, when you understand the foundation of all real estate transactions you will be empowered to make sure you are in the best possible position no matter what you are doing pertaining to your home. The Little Black Book gives you the tools to understand how to calculate your market value which is a tool you can use over and over again no matter what you’re dealing with. Additionally, the Little Black Book gives you the insight into assessment practice so that you can ensure you are paying what is fair for your home.
Understanding property taxes is incredibly enlightening and empowering, suddenly you won’t feel afraid to deal with the Assessor or Tax Collector because you will understand their internal processes and as a result will know how to help them, help you. Property Taxes are pretty simple once you take the fear out of the process and replace it with understanding. Lowering your property taxes is just the first step towards being a well educated homeowner and a homeowner who won’t be afraid of any government agency or lending institution (bank). Gaining the knowledge and insight of an insider, of a former assessor will empower you in all aspects of your home ownership and you will be given tools you will be able to use for every property you ever own.
Taking advantage of the tools available to you and making yourself knowledgeable puts you in the driver’s seat. You will know how to take charge and ensure that the market value of your home is being appraised correctly and ensure that you are being treated fairly and dealing with competent people whether you are refinancing your home, buying a home or reducing your property taxes. You will be more knowledgeable than most assessment staff, realtors, brokers and loan officers and have the power to make sure you aren’t being taken advantage of!
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