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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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Property Taxes: Increases, Payments, and Where They’re Surging Most

Appraisal Buzz

metro areas in Florida have seen the highest increases in property tax bills since the pandemic began, making it more difficult to afford a home in the Sunshine State, according to recent Redfin research. to $228 since 2019), according to a Redfin analysis of property taxes for single-family homes among the 50 most populous U.S.

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Property taxes have been rising. Here’s what it means for housing

Housing Wire

In many communities, homeowners and homebuyers have been hit with eye-popping property tax increases. And homes in many communities have shot up in value in recent years, leading to tax increases through reassessments. But opinions differ on how much impact higher taxes are having on local housing and mortgage markets. “I

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6 Ways to Make Property Taxes Easier for Homeowners

Appraisal Buzz

Escalating home values have driven up property taxes, leading to homeowner distress, making it more important than ever to help them understand and plan for these increases. These systems can handle common borrower questions related to property taxes, such as payment schedules or tax amounts due.

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Re-thinking property tax reporting can help meet lenders’ need for speed

Housing Wire

With lender partners investing billions in point of sales (POS) solutions enhancements and digital mortgage processes, the title industry and its critical suppliers, e.g. appraisal management companies, are increasingly feeling the need for speed and fast product delivery. Digitizing Property Tax Reporting.

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The National Average Property Tax Rate Increased Nearly 7 Percent in 2023

Appraisal Buzz

billion in property taxes were levied on single-family homes nationwide in 2023, up 6.9% growth rate in 2022 – and the largest in the past five years, the firm says in its annual property tax analysis report. The report also shows that the average tax on single-family homes in the U.S. Roughly $363.3

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Ownwell partners with Valon on property tax monitoring service

Housing Wire

Ownwell is unveiling a new partnership that aims to help homeowners save money by avoiding higher property tax payments. On Monday, the company said it would partner with mortgage servicing company Valon to offer property tax savings services. This is Valon’s latest move to upgrade its mortgage servicing platform.