Lone Star lawmakers pass 'largest property tax cut in Texas history'
The deal raises the amount homeowners can exempt from the taxable value of their properties from $40,000 to $100,000, ensuring Texas will remain among the fastest growing states in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
Study sounds the alarm on $187B 'climate housing bubble'
Study led by economists at the Environmental Defense Fund identifies some surprising regions, such as Appalachia and northern New England, as overvaluation hotspots
by Matt Carter Feb 16
5 ways agents can help financially challenged homeowners
High costs, high taxes and high inflation hit homeowners in all price ranges. Here are a few ways you can help distressed homeowners stay in their homes
by Bernice Ross Sep 22
Inman Interactive: Explore where US housing costs are highest
This interactive map compares the costs for a typical homeowner in each county in the nation, beyond the principal and interest on their loan
by Daniel Houston Jun 9
Blue counties yield higher property values, red counties pay fewer taxes
The average home in a Democrat-controlled county is worth 75% more than the typical home in a Republican-controlled county, according to an analysis by Attom Data Solutions
The Real Word: How useful are Zillow's agent profiles?
More this week: A possible increase in property taxes and how to avoid trouble on social media
by Byron Lazine Jul 17
East Coast markets most vulnerable to economic impacts of COVID-19
Markets on the East Coast and in Northern Illinois were most vulnerable to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic during the second quarter, according to Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 10
Black, Hispanic homeowners slapped with higher property taxes: study
Based on panel and taxing entity data, researchers found Black and Hispanic homeowners pay up to 13% more in property taxes, according to a joint study by Indiana University and the University of California-Berkeley
by Marian McPherson Jul 6
US property taxes increased to $306.4B in 2019
The total property taxes levied on single-family homes last year increased by 1% from 2018, the smallest increase in the past three years
Realtor.com launches 3 new affordability tools for buyers
The tools, available on iOS, Android and desktop, provide buyers with a detailed estimate of what it will financially take to own a home
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
A global network
Switzerland-based portal distribution hub will start accepting US listings from firms in California
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Homeowners spend $2,000 a year on maintenance, study finds
Bankrate identifies the biggest costs for new homeowners
by Marian McPherson Feb 21
House Speaker Paul Ryan Holds Weekly News Conference At The Capitol
The final text of the bill marking the biggest change to the U.S. tax structure in decades has been released
How to win business by fighting homeowners' property taxes
Chandler Crouch has become a hero for helping nearly 1,000 Texans save on property taxes
by Teke Wiggin May 19
TurboAppeal, property tax appeal tool, acquired by Paradigm Tax Group
TurboAppeal can help homeowners lower their property taxes with little effort
by Teke Wiggin May 12