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Real estate on the ballot: Here’s what passed at the state level

Housing Wire

The passing of Proposition 19 in California overhauls Proposition 13, which slashed property taxes by almost 60% in 1978. Now, eligible homeowners may transfer their tax assessments anywhere within the state – including the ability to transfer tax assessments to a more expensive home with an upward adjustment.

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Boomers struggled more than millennials to buy their first homes: Realtor.com

Housing Wire

It assumed a 10% down payment and did not factor in property taxes or homeowners insurance. And the youngest millennials (ages 28 to 43 this year) don’t turn 30 until 2026, so there is time for this trend to shift. For millennials turning 30, the typical mortgage payment has averaged only 22.5% of their median income.

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CFPB rule applies mortgage protections to clean energy loans

Housing Wire

The rule goes into effect on March 1, 2026, according to the CFPB. PACE loans caused borrowers property taxes to increase by about $2,700 per year or an 88% increase, according to the CFPB. PACE borrowers were also more likely to fall behind on payments for their first mortgage compared to those who didnt use the program.

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Some say Austin’s rental market might collapse. That’s not reality

Housing Wire

What’s more, operating costs for apartment and SFR (single-family rental) operators are up significantly since 2019 due to higher property taxes, insurance, and payroll costs. JBREC is not forecasting meaningful rent growth until 2026 and beyond, which will make it harder for new project developments to pencil.”

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FINDING THE KEY TO UNLOCK ‘STUCK’ HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE

Will Springer Realtor

. >> Seattle homeowners pay a median $4580 in property taxes, based on data collected by LendingTree.com. That ranks the Emerald City seventh among the top 50 most expensive metros for real estate taxes. By a different measure , property taxes on only King County single-family homes in 2021 averaged $7608. >>

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CFPB Enhances Protections for Home Improvement Loans

Appraisal Buzz

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule mandated by Congress that applies existing residential mortgage protections to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans. PACE loans are used by homeowners for clean energy upgrades and disaster readiness that are paid back through their property tax bills.

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Real estate industry challenges, change and what to watch in 2025

Housing Wire

As office vacancies increase, the value of commercial office buildings decreases, and if the properties are reassessed for much less than they were worth a few years ago, the town may see a dramatic decrease in property tax revenue. homebuyers to compete with investors for properties.