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Checklist for the first week in your new home

You just closed on the purchase of your new home and have the keys in your hand. The excitement has barely worn off, and you have already started your move. Other than arranging your move, here is a handy checklist of items that you will need to take care of during the first weeks in [...]

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Property taxes too high? How to appeal your tax assessment

Property taxes too high? How to appeal your tax assessment

Image via Wikipedia Property taxes in Washington are paid based on the “tax assessed value” of your home. The tax assessed value is supposed to reflect the current market value of your home, and the assessor’s office uses a variety of statistical analysis of sales data combined with the facts about your home that they [...]

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