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John Burns: Rising property taxes are forcing retirees out of some states

Housing Wire

Rising property taxes are a thorn in the side of many Americans in today’s housing market. Older Americans in particular are feeling the brunt of higher tax payments in key metro areas and are being forced to move, a recent report concluded. Conversely, property taxes in the beige regions account for less than 0.5%

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

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Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to stay top-of-mind with clients and prospects is by consistently delivering value in an informative, helpful real estate newsletter.

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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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Homebuyers are taking more risks in an obstacle-filled market

Housing Wire

Attom s Q4 2024 Home Affordability Index revealed that the down payment on a median-priced home reached $72,950 not far below the average annual wage of $89,649. Every borrower is looking for a property with a basement to rent, said Andreia Faustino, a Utah-based LO with American Pacific Mortgage.

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Ready to begin a flexible, fulfilling career in real estate in the Sunshine state? We’ll help you find the best real estate schools in Florida to complete the required 63 hours of study. We’ve thoroughly researched countless online real estate schools in Florida. out of 5. out of 5. out of 5.

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

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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.