fair market value

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Recent Examples of fair market value They are entitled instead to the fair market value of the property being sold. Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026 For public education, success means increasing revenue for Texas public schools through the Permanent School Fund by ensuring fair market value for public resources without raising taxes. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 At the same meeting, Angela Johnson, who is running for a seat on the town council, criticized parts of the deal, arguing the property’s sales price is not the fair market value. Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026 With a mutually agreed upon price agreement, Cash to Win lists the home through the home sellers’ real estate agent, ideally at fair market value. Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fair market value
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Noun
  • That often exceeds the house's market value.
    La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Thor Metals fees and pricing considerations Every precious metals dealer charges a premium over the spot price, which is the current market value of the metal.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • It was designed to be upgraded over time, demonstrating its long-term investment value.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
  • With each plaintiff loss, the value of future cases could decline, McNally said.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That will add hours to those flights and consume additional fuel, adding to the costs airlines will have to absorb.
    CARA RUBINSKY, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The watchdog agency’s panel recommended Friday that the costs of the proceedings be taxed against Peffer, in addition to the 30-day suspension, public reprimand and fine.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026

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