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Alameda County Property Transfer Clinic

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The next Property Transfer Clinic will take place on March 17 th . Please visit the link  HERE  to make an appointment with a   volunteer attorney for a free 30-minute consultation. Sunil Sethi  /  REALTOR,  Broker, MBA www.sunilsethi.com BRE #01173766                                

Tax Saving Tips from Alameda County Assessor's Office for New Homeowners

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The following was emailed to me by the assessor's office and I've highlighted in red, what to pay attention to.    How to estimate your new assessed value:   If you recently purchased your new home at market price, your new assessed value will likely be the purchase price . However, if you purchased the new property for below market price, the new assessed value will be the market value . Market value can be estimated by looking at the recent sale prices of comparable properties in the same area.    If you disagree with the assessed value of your new property and believe it should be lower, you can formally appeal the assessment to the Assessment Appeals Board (AAB).  Appeals of regular assessments must be filed between July 2 and September 15 . Appeals of Supplemental or Escape Assessments must be filed within 60 days of the date of "Notice of Supplemental Assessment" or "Notice of Enrollment of Escape Assessment" or the postmark date for that notice, which...

City of Fremont Affordable Housing Interest List

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Affordable Housing in Fremont  In the next few years, more affordable housing is planned for Fremont. Nearly 800 new affordable rental units will become available for low-income households. To learn more, visit the City's  Upcoming Units webpage . In addition, through the City's  First Time Homebuyer Program , below market price (BMP) homes located in Fremont will continue to be offered for sale as they become available. To learn more and view available homes, visit the City's  BMP webpage . To receive information when these new affordable housing opportunities become available, community members can sign up for the following interest lists. Those who subscribe can choose to receive the information by email or SMS/text message. Affordable Rental Units for Adults and Families: Affordable Housing Interest List Affordable Rental Units for Seniors: Senior Affordable Housing Interest List Below Market Price (BMP) Homes for Sale: First Time Homebuyer Program Interest List For mo...