a-1.
Explain the concerns of a homeowner and the plausible actions of the homeowner, if the property had not yet been reassessed during the first two years of the pre-recession period, and hence, the property has been undervalued.
a-2.
Explain the concerns of a homeowner and the plausible actions of the homeowner, if the homeowner received a notice that the assessed valuation of the property has increased by more than 35% during the third year of the pre-recession period.
a-3.
Explain the concerns of a homeowner and the plausible actions of the homeowner, if the property of the homeowner has a market value less than the amount owed on mortgage, although the property value has increased during the year of and the year following the recession period.
b-1.
Explain the issues faced by the city manager of P City, while developing the budget and suggesting a property tax rate to the council, during the pre-recession period.
b-2.
Explain the issues faced by the city manager of P City while developing the budget and suggesting a property tax rate to the council, during the recession period.

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