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Cicero Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

The Assessor’s Office has mailed 2021 assessment notices to Cicero property owners. You may appeal your assessment each year during the 30 day window which is now open and will close on July 9th.

Cook County reassesses properties triennially through a mass appraisal system. Cicero was last reassessed in 2020 and if you appealed and were successful on your 2020 tax year appeal you will see those savings this summer on your 2nd installment property tax bill (the 1st installment bill you recently received is always 55% of the previous year’s total tax).
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Berwyn Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

The Assessor’s Office has mailed 2021 assessment notices to Berwyn property owners. You may appeal your assessment each year during the 30 day window which is now open and will close on July 1st.

Cook County reassesses properties triennially through a mass appraisal system. Berwyn was last reassessed in 2020 and if you appealed and were successful on your 2020 tax year appeal you will see those savings this summer on your 2nd installment property tax bill (the 1st installment bill you recently received is always 55% of the previous year’s total tax).
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New Trier Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

2021 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Tuesday, June 01, 2021, to New Trier Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2021 assessed value is now open until the deadline of July 01, 2021.

We suggest property owners review their assessments annually and appeal whenever there is a strong evidence based argument that your home may not be assessed fairly. New Trier Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2022. However, if you feel that your assessment is not fair there is no need to wait to appeal, property owners have the right to appeal every year at the Assessor’s office and at the Board of Review. If you’d like a professional opinion on your home’s assessed value as it compares to similar properties in your neighborhood contact us for a free, no obligation, review and analysis of your home.
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Norwood Park Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

2021 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, to Norwood Park Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2021 assessed value is now open until the deadline of June 16, 2021.

We suggest property owners review their assessments annually and appeal whenever there is a strong evidence based argument that your home may not be assessed fairly. Norwood Park Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2022. However, if you feel that your assessment is not fair there is no need to wait to appeal, property owners have the right to appeal every year at the Assessor’s office and at the Board of Review. If you’d like a professional opinion on your home’s assessed value as it compares to similar properties in your neighborhood contact us for a free, no obligation, review and analysis of your home.

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Oak Park Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

2021 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, to Oak Park Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2021 assessed value is now open until the deadline of June 16th.

We recommend property owners review their assessments annually and appeal whenever there is a strong evidence based argument that your home may not be assessed fairly. Oak Park Township was reassessed in 2020 but even if you appealed last year you may appeal your assessment again this year. A successful appeal in 2021 may result in two years of savings, until Oak Park is reassessed in 2023. The best way to ensure you never pay more than your fair share in property taxes is to review your assessment every year and appeal whenever you have a strong basis for an appeal argument, no matter where your township is at in the triennial reassessment cycle.
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Evanston Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

2021 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Friday, May 07, 2021, to Evanston Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2021 assessed value is now open until the deadline of June 07, 2021.

We suggest property owners review their assessments annually and appeal whenever there is a strong evidence based argument that your home may not be assessed fairly. Evanston Township’s next triennial reassessment is scheduled for 2022. However, if you feel that your assessment is not fair there is no need to wait to appeal, property owners have the right to appeal every year at the Assessor’s office and at the Board of Review. If you’d like a professional opinion on your home’s assessed value as it compares to similar properties in your neighborhood contact us for a free, no obligation, review and analysis of your home.

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Riverside Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

2021 property assessment notices were mailed by the Cook County Assessor’s office on Thursday, April 22nd 2021, to Riverside Township property owners. The window to appeal your 2021 assessed value is now open until the deadline of May 22nd.

We recommend property owners review their assessments annually and appeal whenever there is a strong evidence based argument that your home may not be assessed fairly. Riverside Township was reassessed in 2020 but even if you appealed last year you may appeal your assessment again this year. A successful appeal in 2021 may result in two years of savings, until Riverside is reassessed in 2023. The best way to ensure you never pay more than your fair share in property taxes is to review your assessment every year and appeal whenever you have a strong basis for an appeal argument, no matter where your township is at in the triennial reassessment cycle.
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River Forest Township 2021 Assessment Notices Mailed

The Assessor’s Office has mailed 2021 assessment notices to River Forest property owners. You may appeal your assessment each year during the 30 day window which is now open and will close on May 21st.

Cook County reassesses properties triennially through a mass appraisal system. River Forest was last reassessed in 2020 and if you appealed and were successful on your 2020 tax year appeal you will see those savings this summer on your 2nd installment property tax bill (the 1st installment bill you recently received is always 55% of the previous year’s total tax).
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Property Tax Exemption Deadline Approaching for Some Cook County Homeowners

Eligible Cook County homeowners who did not receive the Homeowner Exemption in 2019 need to file an application for exemption with the Cook County Assessor’s Office by April 9, 2021.

The Homeowner Exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of a primary residence by $10,000. Your property tax bill is calculated by multiplying the tax rate in your local district by the EAV. The Homeowner Exemption is available to anyone who owns or leases their principal place of residence in Cook County and is responsible for the property taxes.

The exemption renews automatically so it is not necessary to reapply if you are still living in the same home where you received the exemption last year.
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How to Refinance Your Mortgage Without Paying Closing Costs Upfront

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Many homeowners would like to refinance their mortgages but are turned off by the concept of upfront closing costs and fees. Typically, closing costs represent 2-5% of the loan’s total value, but this nominal fee shouldn’t scare you away from refinancing. In the long run, you could still be saving thousands.

There are many options for homeowners when it comes to paying the closing cost and fees associated with refinancing their mortgage loan. From rolling them into the cost of your loan to finding a lender who can do a zero-cost closing, there are numerous ways to handle these costs.

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