Successful property tax appeal
This week, property owners across Colorado will receive their updated notices of value from the county assessor. Emotions will range widely. Some owners will accept their value as fair; however, if the value doesn’t match expectations, the likely reaction will be surprise, shock and perhaps dismay.
If you fall into the latter category, we offer three important “pillars” for a successful property tax appeal.
Colorado’s property tax rules are unique. Owners…
Rental home vacancy falls to 1.7%
The vacancy rate for rental single-family homes, townhomes and other small properties across metro Denver fell to 1.7 percent in the fourth quarter, according to a state report released today.
The vacancy rate was 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 and 2.3 percent in the third quarter of last year, according to the report by the Colorado Division of Housing.
The lowest vacancy rates were found in Jefferson County and Douglas County where the vacancy rates were 1.3 percent…