Besides goosing higher sales taxes, new research by the Policy Matters Ohio think tank research strongly suggests repealing the property tax – if such a measure makes it to the ballot– could create a ...

Anti-tax advocates are pushing to eliminate property taxes for homeowners. Rising property values have increased tax bills, ...

The cost of home ownership is not what it used to be. Housing prices are up since the pandemic, and these high prices, coupled with high interest rates, are preventing many Americans from buying a ...

Property taxes fund schools, roads and police departments — and they’re often the largest source of local government revenue.

If you own a home, you’ve likely seen a property tax bill in the mail. Property taxes are typically paid by owners to the government on real estate like homes, land and commercial properties. These ...

Discover everything you need to know about property taxes and if they’re covered in your mortgage payments. Most people take out mortgages to buy a house. While mortgages account for the principal and ...

For those who think being an independent landlord is easy, congratulations — you’re wrong. The challenges mount from the jump. Finding the best tenant is an uphill battle for some landlords. Then, ...

Part of an ongoing series on Iowa property taxes. A generation ago, a guy like Steve Tran could have easily afforded the purchase of a modest home on Des Moines’ west side. Single and carrying no ...