The Texas plan that could win even more new homeowners
High property taxes in Texas have in the past canceled out some of the state's affordability advantages. But political leaders are looking for ways to reduce homeowners' tax burden
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 6
Property tax hikes slowed last year even as home sale prices soared
The average property tax bill rose by 1.8 percent in 2021. That's the lowest increase in years, despite record home price growth, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions
by Daniel Houston Apr 14
China considers something new — mandating a national property tax
The nation remains one of the few world powers without widespread taxes on real estate values — but that could soon change
by Daniel Houston Oct 27
COVID is transforming Palm Beach into a primary residence market
Paulette and Dana Koch say the pandemic has fundamentally changed the buyer composition in Palm Beach, with more buyers considering a primary home than ever before
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12
Joe Biden paid $17K in real estate taxes last year
Newly released tax documents from Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris show how much the duo is paying in property taxes and for interest on mortgages
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
What the 2020 presidential candidates are saying about housing
Housing hasn't been the focus for the crowded field of Democratic contenders, but that hasn't stopped some candidates from releasing comprehensive housing plans
by Patrick Kearns Jan 7
Will homesellers foot bill for climate change woes?
Massachusetts wants to fund the fight against climate change with a transfer tax increase. But the state isn't alone in seeing homeowners as a bank to fund such measures
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Hurricane Harvey flooding in Port Arthur, TX
Union of Concerned Scientists say 300,000 homes risked over next 30 years, and nearly 2.4 million by end of the century
by Patrick Kearns Jun 17
50 best and worst cities for homeowners
Best and worst cities for homeowners analyzed by eight factors that play into overall cost
by Kimberly Manning Sep 13
Trulia releases new mortgage app for iOS
Mobile home loan calculator and application focuses on buyer affordability
by Amy Tankersley Feb 29
CFPB corrects TRID ‘typo’ regarding property-related costs
But it may not be the guidance the industry’s been hoping for
by Amy Tankersley Feb 11
For Chicago homeowners paying high property taxes, it’s turbo time
TurboAppeal automates property tax appeal process for Chicago-area homeowners, real estate professionals
by Amy Tankersley Nov 3
Memphis Realtors tap CRS Data for new property tax system
Mobile device-optimized tax suite helps create more accurate comp listings
by Amy Tankersley Sep 11
Zillow Wyoming
Low foreclosure rates and high property appreciation among highlights
by Amy Tankersley Sep 9
For Chicago homeowners paying high property taxes, it’s turbo time
TurboAppeal automates property tax appeal process for Chicago-area homeowners, real estate professionals
by Amy Tankersley Jun 15