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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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Severe storm fallout could destabilize the intersection of mortgage and insurance

Housing Wire

The home insurance marketplace has been facing a reckoning. With the death toll from Helene crossing the grim milestone of 230 this week — and with thousands of impacted homes without flood insurance wiped away — this could lead to a ripple effect that drives homeowners insurance premiums even higher.

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‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Continue to Soar 

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Median home prices have risen above $400,000 nationwide, and the average annual cost of owning and maintaining a single-family home in the U.S. Bankrate compiled the typical costs of property taxes, homeowners insurance, and home maintenance, which was estimated to be 2% of a home’s value per year.

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Homeownership costs jumped 26% since start of pandemic: Bankrate

Housing Wire

The increase reflects rising home prices, which went up 40% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic , mainly due to a lack of inventory, according to the study. It’s also due to growing property taxes and homeowners insurance premiums as providers exited states where risks are elevated.

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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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ATTOM: Home Prices Rising Faster Than Wages, Making Homeownership a ‘Pipe Dream’ for Many

Appraisal Buzz

With mortgage rates tracking downward in recent months after rising last year, the portion of average local wages consumed by major expenses on median-priced, single-family homes and condos has decreased from the fourth quarter to the first quarter in 91.5% Home Affordability Report. However, it remained up annually in 90.3

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Report: Investor Home Purchases Surge

Appraisal Buzz

This surge follows a period of fluctuating investor activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, where purchases more than doubled during the 2021 homebuying boom, only to drop nearly 50% in 2023 due to declining rents and home values. High insurance rates and property taxes in the area were cited as factors deterring investment.

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