What To Expect When Getting a New HVAC System With proper care and maintenance, an HVAC system can last a good 10-15 years. Beyond that, your unit may start to show signs of wear and tear, prompting you to buy a new one. But getting an HVAC system is not as easy as choosing between A or B. There are many factors …
Property Maintenance Company | Choosing Maintenance Pros
Selecting the Right Property Maintenance Company Rental properties such as apartment complexes, warehouses, and office spaces require an extensive amount of care to operate smoothly. If you want to keep having tenants, the building must be protected from all sorts of damage, from weather damage to standard wear and tear. This is where a property maintenance company comes in. Their job is …
Understanding Your Property Tax Bill
The first thing to understand about your property tax bill is the terminology. Many people look at the tax bill and see a bunch of numbers that have no meaning to them. In reality, they do have a special meaning to the property owner. If you do not understand what the sections on your property tax b…
Are You Entitled To A Property Tax Reduction
If you bought your house for $79,000 dollars nine years ago and have never done any work or repairs, is your property still worth the assessed value of $106,000? More than likely, the property is not worth that much for a home built in the early 1900’s. To be honest with yourself, you have to look …
The Stages Of A Property Tax Appeal Process
There are several steps for the property tax appeal process. The first step is to determine if you are receiving a higher assessment than what you believe the property could sell for in this period. If you feel the assessed value is high, you can then take the first step towards appealing the tax bi…
Is There Relief From High Property Taxes
The answer is more likely no. As long as the cost of living continues to rise, property taxes will continue to rise as well. Even with the housing market right now, the economy is still on the rise. Schools still need money, communities need money and other districts need money as well. If no one wo…
Your Property Taxes And A Property Tax Auction
If you fail to pay your property taxes when they are due and continue to avoid paying them, you stand a good chance of accumulating penalties and interest. After a given amount of time, the county office can place a lien on your property. If you continue to avoid paying the property taxes, you home …
The Lottery And Your Property Taxes
Property taxes in some states come with a lottery tax reduction. This is because the state and the lottery have a deal that states that so much of the money spend on lottery tickets minus the winnings pay out is to be used to reduce the property tax of the property owners in the state. Some years, y…
Property Taxes For Rental Properties
Property taxes for rental properties are normally higher than single-family properties. This causes much confusion for property owners in any state. They cannot understand why they are subject to higher property taxes since most are not making a profit on the properties in question. With people buyi…
Where Does The Property Tax Money Go
When you pay your property tax, it is paid to the clerk’s office where it is then placed into a special account until it is divided up between school districts, city and townships, and the county. There is a portion of the tax dollars that is directed to other districts, which might include a nursi…