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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. The market has since cooled off, but taxes are going up.

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U.S. property taxes increased twice as fast in 2023 compared to prior year

Housing Wire

property taxes on single-family homes rose twice as fast in 2023 as they did in 2022, with a total of $363.3 This is according to an analysis conducted by Attom , based on property tax data collected from county tax assessor offices nationwide at the state, metro and county levels. billion one year earlier.

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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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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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Property Tax Assessments and Revenue: Catching Up to Home Values…and Quickly

Eyes on Housing

NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s quarterly state and local tax data shows that $174 billion in taxes were paid by property owners in the first quarter of 2023 (not seasonally adjusted).[1] 1] In the four quarters ending Q1 2023, state and local governments collected $714 billion of property tax revenue.

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Six 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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‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Continue to Soar 

Appraisal Buzz

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.