First off, it is your boyfriend 's decision. He can always say no and soften the blow to his parents by saying something like he has a different area in mind or another house, when he is house looking. Second, what Zillow says or any other website and what the tax records show have no bearing whatsoever on the current value of the house.
The tax assessor shows the value based on when the house/duplex was originally built. It does not reflect the current value. If he wants a fair deal, he should have it appraised by a professionally certified real estate appraiser.
They only charge about $400 currently. Next, if he is going to consider purchasing it, he would be wise to hire a real estate lawyer.
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