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Rising property taxes over the past five years have exacerbated American homeowners' housing affordability struggles, with many reporting that they are now paying much more than they initially budgeted for them.According to a new survey by property tax appeal service Ownwell, 66 percent of homeowners in the U.S. say their bill is higher than they budgeted for, while three in four (74 percent) are worried about paying even more in the near future.Why It MattersBetween 2019 and 2024, property tax bills have gone up in nearly every U.S. metropolitan area,...

The US housing market is showing signs of weakness at what is normally the peak selling season as prospective homebuyers hold off due to tariff-related economic uncertainty and stubbornly high mortgage rates.Homes are sitting on the market for the longest period since 2019, according to real estate broker Redfin. Existing homes, which make up the bulk of the US real estate market, sold at the slowest pace of any March since 2009, the National Association of Realtors said this month. Sales of new homes ticked up slightly, but not enough...

Wealthy mainland Chinese are increasingly shifting their attention and capital away from the US to other real estate markets amid rising geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, according to property agents.In 2024, Chinese buyers’ demand for homes that cost more than US$5 million moved to Thailand, Australia and Canada, respectively, according to data tracked by Juwai IQI.By comparison, the US in 2023 was the top choice among Chinese buyers, according to the property portal, which has a network of over 50,000 real estate professionals across more than 30 countries.“Geopolitical friction,...

Orange Park Mall could soon be under new ownership.Washington Prime Group plans to sell its entire portfolio of 50 shopping centers, including Orange Park Mall, as it lays off employees at its corporate headquarters, as first reported by Jacksonville Daily Record.This would be the second mall in Jacksonville to recently undergo a sale after Blackwater Development finalized its purchase of Regency Square Mall earlier this month.The property purge includes 10 malls and shopping centers in Florida.The Orange Park Mall turns 50 years old this year and is the Jacksonville area's...

With the spring housing market upon us and warmer weather around the corner, it’s the perfect time to think about your home to-do list. Maybe that means finishing your basement or adding a pool, deck or shed. Perhaps it’s the ideal time to buy or sell. How do improvement projects impact your home’s value, and what do you need to know before buying or selling? It starts with understanding property assessments. Home values matter. Understanding home values means you can make informed financial decisions about your property, whether buying or...

As of 2025, approximately 40% of the violent crime reported in the United States is concentrated in just 10 cities, highlighting the significant urban crime challenges faced across the nation. The latest analysis of crime statistics in the US reveals that these high crime rate cities are grappling with not only alarming rates of violent crime but also escalating property crime, fueled by economic instability, poverty, and unemployment. Understanding the context behind these figures offers crucial insights into the complex interplay of social and economic factors affecting public safety in...

An 1,100-acre property just east of Bithlo is now on the market as Orange County’s next big development opportunity, offering lakefront lots in an area that has long been left out of the region’s breakneck growth. The Honey Bee Ranch property, once a working cattle ranch, is generating extraordinary interest from developers keenly aware how little developable land remains in Orange County, listing agent Daryl Carter of Maury L. Carter & Associates told GrowthSpotter. “It’s well-located, not too far from UCF, Seminole State College, and the Central Florida Research Park,...

An 1,100-acre property just east of Bithlo is now on the market as Orange County’s next big development opportunity, with entitlements for 500 homes in an area that has long been left out of the region’s breakneck growth. The Honey Bee Ranch property, once a working cattle ranch, is generating extraordinary interest from developers keenly aware how little developable land remains in Orange County, listing agent Daryl Carter of Maury L. Carter & Associates told GrowthSpotter. “It’s well-located, not too far from UCF, Seminole State College, and the South Florida...

Bill Belichick’s spry girlfriend Jordon Hudson had amassed a New England real estate portfolio worth about $8 million — all within months of the fisherman’s daughter meeting the 73-year-old ex-Patriots coach, according to property records. Hudson, 24, bought three multi-family homes across the Boston area in December 2023 for about $7.5 million — inking millions of dollars in mortgage agreements within days, documents reviewed by Realtor.com show. Just two months earlier, Hudson dropped $610,000 on a cottage in the scenic Cape Cod town of Harwich, which she listed as her...

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