Don’t Just Pull Comps, Find the Right Comps!
Thursday, January 22
So, you got your latest assessment notice. You’re surprised at the change in the assessment value and immediately start to look for comparable sales (comps) that will surely convince your local assessment office or appeal board how erroneous the new assessment is.But wait! Make sure you are tryin...
Why Local Property Taxes Can Be Tricky
Monday, November 10
One word of advice. Call your local assessor about property tax concerns. I love real estate professionals, but real estate assessments are just too important (one of the largest annual expenses after mortgage payments) to get second-hand information. When more than half are first-time home buyer...
Best Online Newsletter for Keeping Informed About Property Taxes
Sunday, November 03
PROBLEM As a property tax consultant I need a reliable source to keep informed of changes in property tax laws and policies. For the last several years I've found the online newsletter by the National Association of Property Tax Attorneys (NAPTA) to be the best source. Oh I've tried Google...
Great Sources for Real Estate Info in Portland OR
Tuesday, June 04
We just completed a collaborative project with the seven counties that make up the Greater Portland Oregon Metropolitan Area and local real estate industry experts. Since April 29 we have worked together on a list of government agency contacts who have important information that is used routinel...
Collaborative Effort to Help Community of Practice in Portland Oregon
Tuesday, April 30
Those Who Use the Tools are the Best People to Ask Whether They Are WorkingIf you are in the Greater Portland (Oregon) area we need your help. We've just outlined a contact list for local government departments in the Greater Portland area who are the curators for real estate information most act...
Are Green Buildings Impacting Your Local Market?
Sunday, February 24
Your Chance to Be Proactive The Potential ProblemAre you overlooking something that is impacting your local real estate market? As an appraiser or assessor you need to follow changing trends in the market. And investors, this could prove to be your competitive advantage from an investment pe...