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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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Buyers backing out of purchase agreements at elevated rates: Redfin

Housing Wire

I don’t want my buyers to be surprised by all of the expenses that come with owning a home in Florida, so I advise them to proactively research the hefty costs of insurance, property taxes and HOA fees, in addition to the cost of their mortgage payment.”

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Who Is Buying Homes in Disaster-Prone Areas? 

Appraisal Buzz

But that benefit is beginning to be offset by a surge in insurance costs and HOA fees caused by intensifying natural disasters ,along with rising property taxes. This gives buyers leverage when theyre negotiating with other insurers.

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Guild announces new ‘Flex Payment Mortgage’ suite of reverse products

Housing Wire

Guild’s Flex Payment Mortgage is a suite of products combining federally-insured [HECMs] with options for larger loan amounts as well as the reverse mortgage for purchase,” the company stated.

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Revolutionized financing: How Zillow empowers home shoppers with innovative tools

Housing Wire

Users can enter a potential home price, down payment, interest rate, loan terms, property taxes, insurance costs, and homeowners association (HOA) fees. Zillow offers a robust monthly cost calculator to help prospective buyers budget for monthly payments.

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The month in reverse mortgage rates: October 2024

Housing Wire

Borrower must continue to pay all property charges including property taxes, homeowner insurance, HOA dues, and more. Consequently, the spread between the 10-year and the 1-year has narrowed. It appears the rate inversion we’ve had since July of 2022 may soon end. Graphics by Dan Hultquist.

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Mortgage industry takes another stand against the FHFA’s DTI fee

Housing Wire

.” Broeksmit said expenses can fluctuate significantly because some items are not in credit reports (child support or alimony being one example) and others are estimated at application but could change at closing, such as HOA dues, hazard insurance and property taxes.

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