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Q: I am buying a house that has an additional in-law unit. How do I verify if this additional unit has a permit? Will there be an issue if it does not have a permit? A: You can check with the city's building department of which this house locates. Most cities in Santa Clara County now allow you to search the permit status online by using the ...

Whether you are buying a house or selling a house, be aware that assessed value, appraisal value and market prices are not the same thing. Assessed value is used to determine your property tax.  It could be lower or higher than the house appraisal value. If you bought your house 10 years ago, your assessed value will be based on the sales ...