A cut in property values may not equate to a cut in property taxes
A little-known provision in a state law requires property appraisers to 'recapture' money lost when values surged in 2021. A...
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fighting for 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 insurer wants to increase rates 31%. More to come?
See a tornado that formed over Alligator Alley during Hurricane MiltonThe tornado formed Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2024, over Alligator Alley...
DE bill targets property transfer upon death for those without wills
Reasons to plan your end-of-life careExperts suggest planning your end-of-life care early in order to give yourself peace of mind...
Property tax reforms require changes to the Texas Constitution: Blanco
Sen. César J. Blanco | Guest columnistIn West Texas, home is where we put down roots, raise our families, and...
‘Mad as hell’ about property taxes? Here’s who is to blame.
Many Ohio homeowners are “mad as hell, and ... not going to take this anymore!”Thomas Suddes | ColumnistHow one initiative...
Delaware free alert services to combat AI-driven real estate fraud
Texting was already available, but now a translation service is offeredThe Dover Police Department is one of the first in the U.S. to use the enhanced 911 service for sharing of photos and videos, and text translation.A real estate agent impersonates a seller and pockets $3 million from fraudulent property sales. A Los Angeles homeowner loses their house to an international identity theft ring. In Florida, during a scheduled video call with the seller, a title company is met with an AI-generated fake.These stories may sound sensational, but the crimes...
Ohio’s property tax crisis is festering. There are solutions.| Opinion
Michael Stinziano | Guest ColumnistSouth Side homeowner Bonnie Mitchell sees 500% tax hikeSouth Side homeowner Bonnie Mitchell sees 500% tax hike, seeks relief through Legal Aid Society; is able to keep houseMichael Stinziano is Franklin County auditor.Re: "Will Ohio homeowners get property tax relief? Why lawmakers can’t agree on a fix," Feb. 24: Ohio does not have a property value problem; it has a property tax problem.Increasing home values are not the cause of unaffordable property tax bills in Franklin County. A byzantine, unconstitutional property tax system that forces underfunded schools...
Florida ‘Fallen Tree Act’ puts liability on tree owner for damages
Aerial video shows tornado damage amid Hurricane Milton aftermathMultiple tornadoes ripped through Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton, causing significant damage to buildings, trees and power lines.Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would make property owners liable for damage caused by trees on their property, even if the tree falls on a neighbor's property.The proposed Fallen Tree Act would shift responsibility for tree maintenance and damage from the property owner where the tree falls to the property owner where the tree is rooted.The bill would also allow property owners to...