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06.18.12 Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Information

Information On MA Appraisal And Assessment Values

Appraisal and assessment values are frequently confused with one another. As a home buyer and home seller, it is crucial to distinguish the difference between the two. Information on MA appraisal and assessment values can be found below.

What Are Assessment Values

Municipalities charge a tax on residential properties. The amount is determined by a pre-established rate times an assessed value of a property. Assessments are used strictly for determining taxes and do not actually reflect the real estate market value. Every town figures assessed value based on different criteria. They often include the amount of land, interior living area, and exterior amenities such as sheds. Municipalities can re-assess house values and/or elevate the property tax calculation at regular intervals.

What Are Appraisal Values

An appraisal is a estimation of the current value of a home by a authorized professional employing specialized calculation methods. Banks use appraisers to validate that a loan is not being provided for higher than the current market price of a property. It is a way of evaluating their investment given that they bear most of the risk until you pay down the loan. Appraisers traditionally pull several similar houses that sold within the last 6 months in the same or similar area. Since the real estate market can increase or decrease very quickly, evaluating recent sales is important for an accurate appraisal.

Information On MA Appraisal And Assessment Values

The actual value of a property is defined by what a buyer is willing to pay, which can adjust at any time based on related factors such as the economy. Buyers should use caution when associating assessed figures with the market price of a home since they do not change with one another. Some localities infrequently alter assessed values and traditionally increase tax rates instead of valuations. Only an appraisal can provide a true indication of market price. This blog regarding information on MA appraisal and assessment values was prepared by Christopher Graves at Emery Federal Credit Union. For additional details on this and other real estate topics, contact Christopher at 781-759-1200 x22 or christopher.d.graves@gmail.com.

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I grew up in Massachusetts, spent the majority of my young adult life in Boston, and own a home in Windham NH. I have owned properties in MA and NH. I specialize in mortgage lending in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and my company does have the ability to lend in other states. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst Massachusetts in 2002. I have a Bachelor’s in Science. In addition to managing a team of loan officers my personal loan production is always in the top of the entire of company. I have personally been in the mortgage business for over 13 years. I pride myself with taking my clients from application to close in the smoothest and quickest way possible, while keeping them well informed during the entire process. I originate my own loans from start to finish and work hand in hand with my loan processors & underwriters to make sure I am updated to the minute with all of my files. I stay up to date with lending guidelines and speak with underwriters on a daily basis to ensure I am aware of all of the lending guidelines in place.

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