Will getting rid of property taxes make Florida more affordable?
Supporters argue it could ease affordability pressures while critics warn it may fuel higher home prices and reshape local tax structures.
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Georgia LIHTC credit match stays in place for now
Georgia left a key construction incentive for affordable housing untouched while offering no new relief from rising property tax valuations on LIHTC-reliant projects.
New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief
If adopted, the proposal would lower the income cap for property tax relief eligibility to $250,000, down from the current $500,000 limit.
No exodus after all? Manhattan luxury market sales accelerate under Mamdani
With Zohran Mamdani mayor and debate over a possible city wealth tax or property tax increase, market data shows no sign of a luxury exodus.
Kentucky bill would freeze property taxes for senior homeowners
Senate Bill 51 would lock in the assessed value of a senior’s primary residence, preventing higher property tax bills.
Property tax burdens vary widely as states debate senior relief
As states debate relief, the underlying data shows a common trend: residential property owners shouldering a growing share of the tax burden.
Mortgage escrow misconceptions persist as payment amounts rise
Most homeowners are surprised by escrow payment increases, with 62% citing higher property taxes as the cause.
Ohio lawmakers push for senior foreclosure protection
Ohio ranked No. 6 among states for highest foreclosure rates in October 2025, with one in every 3,079 homes receiving a foreclosure filing.
Tennessee official floats full property tax reimbursement for seniors
Rob Mitchell, the property assessor for Rutherford County, said the Tennessee Golden Homeowners Tax Relief Program would cover the full amount of property taxes assessed on the primary residences of qualifying residents ages 65 and older.
Texas proposes property tax cuts for homeowners 55+
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “Operation Double Nickel” proposes lowering the senior property tax benefit age to 55 and expanding exemptions.