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So, you've finally bought your dream home.With still-high home prices and mortgage rates, it probably cost you a pretty penny.You might think you're in the clear — but not quite. Property taxes are another major expense to keep in mind. For new US homeowners, the property tax sticker shock can be real. And if you've owned your home for years, you've most likely seen your tax bill steadily climb. Property taxes — which are based on a home's assessed value — can fall or rise over time because of several...