Danielle Cui · June 18, 2026
Washington and California assess and appeal property taxes very differently — no Prop 13 in WA, different deadlines, and different appeal boards. Here's what changes if you own in both states.
Danielle Cui · June 9, 2026
How to appeal an over-assessed property in Seattle, Issaquah, and the rest of King County — the Board of Equalization, the July 1 / 60-day deadline, and the evidence you need. Washington has no Prop 13.
Danielle Cui · May 28, 2026
How to appeal an over-assessed San Jose property tax bill with the Santa Clara County Assessment Appeals Board — eligibility, comparable sales, the deadline, and the hearing.
Danielle Cui · May 14, 2026
A step-by-step guide to appealing an over-assessed Oakland property tax bill with the Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board — eligibility, comps, the deadline, and how to win.
Danielle Cui · April 30, 2026
The common errors that sink property tax appeals — missed deadlines, weak or out-of-window comps, Zillow estimates, and more — and how to avoid each one.
Danielle Cui · April 16, 2026
A clear breakdown of property tax appeal savings — how the math works, realistic examples, and why a reduction compounds into future years.
Danielle Cui · April 2, 2026
Whether a professional appraisal is worth it for a property tax appeal, when comparable sales are enough, and how to decide for your case.
Danielle Cui · March 19, 2026
Your assessment notice is the starting gun for an appeal. Here's what each number means — assessed value, land vs. improvements, the valuation date, and the appeal deadline.
Danielle Cui · March 5, 2026
Assessed value and market value aren't the same thing — and when they drift apart, you can overpay on property tax. Here's the difference and how to check whether you have an appeal.
Danielle Cui · February 18, 2026
California's Proposition 8 lets you get a temporary property tax reduction when your home's market value drops below its assessed value. Here's how a decline-in-value reassessment works.
Danielle Cui · February 4, 2026
A step-by-step guide to appealing an over-assessed San Francisco property tax bill — eligibility, evidence, the filing deadline, the hearing, and how much you can save.
Danielle Cui · January 21, 2026
Comparable sales are the heart of a San Francisco property tax appeal. Here's how to choose comps that the Assessment Appeals Board will respect — by location, type, size, age, condition, views, and floor.
Danielle Cui · January 8, 2026
When to file a San Francisco property tax appeal, the full timeline from assessment notice to hearing, what happens if you miss the window, and how to request a postponement.
Danielle Cui · December 18, 2025
A San Francisco homeowner's first-hand walkthrough of the Assessment Appeals Board hearing — how it works, how to present your comps, what to say (and what backfires), and what happens if you disagree.
Danielle Cui · December 3, 2025
When San Francisco home values fall, property tax bills often don't. Here's how Proposition 13 and Proposition 8 work, why assessments don't auto-adjust downward, and what to do about it.