Florida has 2 real estate markets on this most expensive list
Real estate and housing: Home sellers outnumber buyers, Redfin says31 of the top 50 metros are buyer’s markets, according to...
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reclaiming family land lost in the Deep South
Revealed! A black landowner's battle for justiceSaul Blair is fulfilling a promise made to his late mother by battling to...
If your neighbor’s tree falls on your house who pays? What FL law says
Boneyard Beach at Big Talbot Island is Jacksonville's secret beachErosion and tress combine for one of the most unique landscapes...
Florida property taxes make communities better
Property taxes are not a punishment for homeownership. They are an essential investment in the community that makes homeownership worthwhile.Study eyed for Florida property tax changesExpect an economic impact study as a first step as discussions ramp up about the future of property taxes in Florida.Fox - 35 OrlandoGov. Ron DeSantis recently asked the disingenuously rhetorical question: “Do you ever own your own home?”It’s a provocative statement meant to stir resentment over property taxes as part of a larger pitch to either eliminate or drastically reduce them. But, while such...
Zillow to stop showing certain home listings under new guidelines
Mortgage preapproval first-time homebuyersIf you’re a first-time homebuyer, here’s how to get a mortgage preapproved.Starting earlier this month, any property listing that was publicly marketed to consumers but not listed on the local MLS within one business day no longer appears on Zillow.This step is in line with the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, which aims to prevent exclusive real estate listings and increase fairness among buyers.Corrections & Clarifications: The headline on an earlier version of this story gave the wrong timing. The listing changes will happen later...
Real estate is red hot in Upstate NY: Homes are selling faster than in much of US
Multiple Upstate New York counties were among the fastest places to sell a home nationwide in February, according to new data.Three counties in the region were in the top 50 in the U.S. for median number of days on market for single-family homes, according to figures from Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. The data includes 697 counties with at least 50 home sales for February, which was the most recent month available.Monroe County (Rochester) was No. 1 in New York and tied for fourth in the nation with a...
Does New Jersey still have the nation’s highest property tax rates?
Seattle named 9th most expensive city in U.S.According to a report from Oxford Economics, it takes a household income of $200,000 to afford a new home in Seattle, including property taxes and insurance costs.Fox - SeattleIllinois has the second-highest property tax rate in the country with Connecticut coming in third place.Property taxes are a thorn in the side of homeowners. While many of us wish we didn't have to pay them, we don't have a choice. Just how much you pay depends on where you live, as taxes fluctuate from...
What states, counties have the highest property taxes in America?
Soaring property values now turning into big tax billsWith home values surging since the pandemic, homeowners nationwide are now receiving...
