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Secret Dealings

Texas is one of only a handful of states which do not require property sales prices to be disclosed.

The MLS reports prices and allows appraisers to keep home appraisals close to market values, but commercial sales are cloaked in secrecy.

The Texas Association of Appraisal Districts estimates: Texas commercial property is undervalued by 40 percent.

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Appraisal Process Changes

October 4, 2009

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27, 7-8 pm
At the Austin Neighborhoods Council Meeting

Travis Co. Chief Appraiser Patrick Brown and
County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt will speak on
Appraisal Process Changes in 2009
Austin Energy Building, 721 Barton Springs Rd.
(across from Palmer Auditorium)

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