GIS maintains city wide topographic mapping at 1:2400 scale (1 inch = 200 feet) showing five foot contour intervals. The topographic maps also show spot elevations between contour intervals. Some limited 2 foot contours are also available. Hard copies of the maps are available for $10.00 per square mile in the Planning Department map room and they are also available at no cost online via the Interactive Maps web page.

The CT elevations range from Waterton Canyon at nearly 6,000 feet to a peak of 13,334 feet. The average elevation is 10,000 feet. See similar questions...

One way to determine if a well is on your property is to look at the oilfield map for your area. Many of the oilfield maps have been posted on the Internet. Click here to start investigating if a digital map has been prepared for your area. If so, the digital maps can be viewed and downloaded from this web site. If not, hard-copy maps are available that show the locations for all the known wells that have been drilled. See similar questions...

The property inspector uses a special measuring device which is marked in inches. If the weeds and grass are beyond the 10" mark, it is a violation. Click here for more information. See similar questions...

We have tried several different online valuation tools and find Electronic Appraiser to be the best. It will not only tell you the value of the property, but also what like kind properties have sold in a one-mile square radius in the last six months. If the homeowner doesn't pay his mortgage and the bank forecloses on him, then the bank will pay off his other liens when they take it back and put it up for sale with a Realtor. This includes the property tax lien certificate you own. See similar questions...

independent surveyor will put a market value on the property. We prefer you to nominate the surveyor of your choice, whom we then appoint. Our own in-house surveyor will then send you a copy of the surveyor's report along with a formal offer. See similar questions...

The law requires that we assess property based on its market value. We track all property sales in the county and use those sales to establish our values. Your property value is based on market sales of properties similar to yours. We also use the cost approach [Current Construction Cost] as an appraisal method and the income approach [Agricultural Lands]. See similar questions...

Thirty days prior to sale, a listing is posted in the Sheriff's Office which may be viewed, or you may obtain a list in the MIDDLETOWN PRESS & JOURNAL and the DAUPHIN COUNTY REPORTER. Neither the Sheriff nor the mortgage company has physical access to these properties. They are owned by the debtors until they are sold on the day of sale and are not open for public viewing. See similar questions...

The attorney who represents the mortgage company or judgment holder determines the amount they are seeking. This is his upset price, which he may or may not disclose at the sale. The Sheriff does not know this amount. See similar questions...

There are many options to determine the value of your property. Homes sold in the immediate area or developments are called "comparables", or comps for short. The best indication of value is a comparable that has sold recently in the neighborhood. An appraisal is an excellent sales tool for prospective buyers: expect to pay $200 for a "drive by" and $300 for a full interior/exterior appraisal. See similar questions...

Buyers considering a foreclosure property should obtain as much information as possible from the lender, including the range of bids expected. It also is important to examine the property. If you are unable to get into a foreclosure property, check with surrounding neighbors about the property's condition. See similar questions...

Our styling can be as affordable or luxurious as your property needs it to be. We only use high quality furnishing product and accessories to suit the style and atmosphere we need to create to maximize the sale. We also focus on presenting your property so that it appeals to a broad section of potential buyers. We provide everything to give your property the WOW factor, including furniture, artworks, rugs, manchester, furniture, lamps, and designer accessories – we can provide the lot! See similar questions...