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IAAO
The newly formed U40 Leadership Lab offers those ages 40 and under a
chance to connect and develop careers while moving IAAO into the future.
U40 Leadership Lab just launched a Facebook group and all young
professionals are invited to get involved. Search for IAAO U40
Leadership Lab on Facebook and ask to join.
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IAAO
University
students and faculty are encouraged to apply for the 2016 Academic
Partnership Program grant. This program provides financial support for
research in areas related to property appraisal, assessment
administration and property tax policy.
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IAAO
Head
to beautiful Savannah, Georgia, Feb. 22-25 for the 20th Annual GIS/CAMA
Technologies Conference. Learn how to make the most of the tools and
resources available for your office.
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IAAO
A
free version of the 2016-2017 USPAP manual can now be read online. The
Appraisal Foundation is no longer allowing downloads from this edition,
but it is still available to view at no cost.
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IAAO
The
Call for Presentations is open for the 2016 Annual Conference in Tampa,
Florida, and IAAO is looking for educational sessions on a wide range
of topics. All the categories and submission guidelines can be found on
the conference website.
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CNBC
One
of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S. could be its own economy
— and in fact now dwarfs the size of a few Group of 20 (G20) countries.
In a statement released, New York City's Department of Finance said that
New York's tentative property assessment for fiscal year 2017 had
crossed $1 trillion for the first time ever. That amount rose $102.5
billion, or 10.6 percent, from the FY 2016 assessment, the department
said.
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Herald Mail Media
Assessments for residential and commercial properties in a third of
Washington County rose an average of 4.3 percent over the past three
years, according to the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation.
Each year, a third of properties in Maryland are reassessed for the
purpose of allowing local and county governments to adjust real estate
taxes.
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PostBulletin.com
Rochester,
MN business owners and commercial property owners cried foul at the end
of 2015 when property tax statements showed businesses paid a high
proportion of local taxes compared to their property value.
The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce and its president, Rob Miller,
plan to continue that conversation into 2016, aiming to find some relief
for business owners. Miller said any solution to the problem would
likely come from the Minnesota Legislature.
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AAS Case Study Review Workshops will be held 2016. These
2 1/2-day workshops provide a review of materials and an understanding
of the composition of a case study examination to help prepare for the
AAS Case Study Examination. The focus will be on the most prevalent
items to study but will not be all-inclusive of what may actually be on
the IAAO examination. Check our website for the places and dates of the workshops
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NJTV News
New
Jersey property taxes are up — again. The Asbury Park Press calculates
2015’s increase is the highest in four years. It’s up by an average 2.4
percent, although the hike in Seaside Heights is a stunning 12.5
percent. How is that even possible given there’s a legal cap on tax
hikes of 2 percent?
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Hawaii Tribune Herald
Owners
of vacant land in agricultural zones would get a break on their
property taxes even if they’re not actively farming the land, under a
bill to be considered by the County Council Finance Committee.
Bill 126 is a remake of a bill considered early last year after it was
proposed by a task force charged with recommending changes to the
county’s property tax code. While the new provision adds a benefit for
vacant land, the bill also tries to curb fraud and abuse by requiring
farmers and ranchers to make a commitment of at least three years in
order to qualify for a tax break and submit documents proving they’re
commercial farmers.
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Pictometry
Intelligent Images are captured by a fleet of 73 planes outfitted with
USGS-certified camera systems flying year-round. Image processing is
completed using patented technologies that deliver amazing clarity and
detail for a precise view of every feature. Because every pixel in the
image is georeferenced the images become actionable, allowing for
measurements and data extraction. Web-based access and tools make it
easy to view and analyze the images and information.
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Dallas Morning News
A
fluke of timing with North Texas’ tornadoes could offer a small silver
lining for homeowners coping with storm damage.
As they rebuild, they will get one year of lower property taxes.
That’s because New Year’s Day fell six days after devastating tornadoes
swept through the area, turning hundreds of buildings into piles of
rubble.
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The Australian
Businesses
look likely to be the big winners under a new emergency services tax
which will affect millions of NSW property owners.
The new tax, designed to replace the emergency services levy on
household insurance policies, will cost about $160 on average a year.
The NSW government estimates insurance premiums will fall by about $200 a
year because of the change, giving the average property owner a saving
of $40.
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Calgary Sun
Recently,
the City of Calgary sent out more than 500,000 property and business
assessment notices, reflecting the market value of property adjusted for
any
changes in physical condition recorded by Dec. 31, 2015 and the typical
net annual rental value of business premises on July 1, 2015.
The overall 2016 assessed values for both property and business remained
fairly stable, said Nelson Karpa, director/city assessor.
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By Michelle LaBrosse
For many people, January is the time of year to pursue new goals. As
the years go on, this yearly goal-setting becomes routine. Even though
you have new goals you're passionate about pursuing, your faith in your
ability to accomplish them or your awareness about why you're setting
goals in the first place may diminish. Before you jot down a list of New
Year's resolutions this January, take a look at this chart to reflect
on what goals are really worth pursuing.
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