What if you bought a home… and then the market dropped?

Imagine you buy a home for $800,000

Then 6–12 months later, the market drops and homes like yours are selling closer to $680,000 😬

So, what happens now?

Well, here’s something I think every California homeowner should know:

If your home’s market value falls below its assessed value, you may be able to request a Proposition 8 Decline-in-Value review.

If approved, the county can temporarily lower your assessed value; which could also mean lower property taxes while home values are down.

Of course, there are a few rules and dates that matter, but it’s one of those homeowner resources that’s good to know exists.

I’m a big believer that owning a home also means understanding the little things that can help you along the way 🏡

Until the next one,
Claudia

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