In the past Alabama has stated that they will not utilize foreclosure sales when assessing properties. They claim that they must use market driven sales. In many areas of the Birmingham, Alabama market foreclosures are playing a big part due to the large number compared to normal sales. In fact the national news states that [...]
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Will Alabama Property Assessments Ever Include Foreclosure Sales?
September 28th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Property Taxes
Tags:Alabama·Appeal·Assessment·Birmingham·County·Jefferson·Property·Protest·Reassessment·Shelby·Tax
How to Appeal Your Birmingham, AL Property Taxes
May 11th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 4 Comments · Appraisal, Appraisal Tips, FAQ's, Property Taxes
I looked at some appraisals I recently completed and found that 7 out of 10 homes were over assessed. Property taxes are based on the market value of your home and the market value of your home is determined by looking at what other homes have sold for in your area. If your home has [...]
Tags:Alabama·birmingham tax appeal·jefferson county tax appeal·property tax·Reassessment·shelby county tax appeal·tax appeal
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 [...]
Tags:Alabama Appraiser·Property Taxes·Real Estate·Reappraisal·Reassessment·Shelby County Alabama·Tom Horn
