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Property Tax Hikes Strike Once-Affordable States

Appraisal Buzz

Homeowners enjoying the equity gains of soaring property values are now contending with an unwelcome consequence: skyrocketing property taxes. Over the past few years, property tax payments have climbed sharply in many regions, particularly in states once regarded as affordable. since 2019. since 2019.

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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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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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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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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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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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MBA: Originations to Rise Significantly in 2025

Appraisal Buzz

However, affordability challenges remain, as median purchase mortgage payments are still elevated and emerging cost burdens from rising homeowners’ insurance premiums and rising property taxes are adding to the cost of homeownership. Walsh continued, “Mortgage servicing has enabled many lenders to stay profitable overall.