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Jefferson County-Birmingham, Alabama: Are You Happy With Your Property Taxes?

August 3rd, 2010 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Property Taxes

Well, by now Jefferson County residents in Birmingham, Alabama have received their real property tax notices.  Are you happy with the recent reassessments the county has made?
In a recent article on Al.com, they reported that approximately 80% of property owners WILL NOT see a change in their property taxes.  They have stated that they cannot [...]

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Birmingham, Alabama Homeowners: New Property Tax Assessments are out

July 18th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Property Taxes

If you live in Jefferson County, Alabama please don’t forget about your property tax assessments, which came out at the beginning of July.  It is a good idea to check the value that the county has your house assessed at.  If you believe it is too high it is possible to contest the value, but [...]

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Shelby County Alabama Property Values Decline

May 23rd, 2010 by Tom Horn · 4 Comments · FSBO Tips, Market Trends, Property Taxes

Shelby County tax assessors recently released their latest reassessments for 2009 and the results revealed that property values have declined for the first time in many years.  Both ends of the value spectrum have been affected.  From starter home subdivisions like Ironwood to upscale neighborhoods like Greystone and Highland Lakes.  According to the report 80% [...]

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Why pay high property taxes? Get your home reassessed!

February 9th, 2010 by Tom Horn · No Comments · Property Taxes

It’s an unfortunate but true fact: property values are declining. With the number of foreclosure properties and short sales entering the market, property values have declined in most areas.
In the past a foreclosure sale, or other similar sale where the price is lower than normal, would not have been given much consideration because it was [...]

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