Mortgage insurance is backed by the Canadian government through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). (Globe and Mail, 2016; updated 2017) Assessed value is the amount local or provincial government has designated for specific property, and frequently differs from market value or appraisal value. This assessed value is used as the basis of property tax and when a property tax is levied. The assessed value of real property is not necessarily equal The first step in selling your home is knowing the difference between value, worth, and price. Let’s examine the determining factors at work. Understanding those factors allows them to be leveraged. There are several ways a home’s value is derived. ONLINE HOME VALUATION Online tools will provide you with a very basic estimate of your home’s current value based on recent comparable home sales in your area using a comprehensive database. Note that the assessment is based on available data with no to the property’s market value. WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH?
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