Tax

Home values have increased 147% over the last 15 years, pushing more homeowners above the capital gains tax exemption thresholds, according to Cotality.

Delayed development pipelines and tradeoffs plague projects as builders look towards creative financing strategies to cope.

Property taxes are up 30% since 2019, driven by pandemic-era home value gains. Mortgage borrowers pay more than those without a loan, and experts say relief is unlikely anytime soon.

The effective tax rate, measuring taxes relative to home prices, also increased to its highest mark in five years, according to Attom's analysis.

The latest rise in property tax collections at the end of last year continued a nine-quarter streak of increases, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Approximately 1.4 million taxpayers have received notices that their tax refunds are being delayed because the IRS wants direct deposit information.

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case revolving around whether a county violated the rights of a homeowner whose home was foreclosed on for owing taxes.

Many homeowners and first-time buyers are surprised by rising property taxes and insurance, which can sharply increase monthly mortgage costs beyond principal and interest.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a public appearance in Dallas Friday that the administration will seek alternative means of enacting the White House's tariff agenda after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs as outside the bounds of the law.

Ownwell is one of the latest companies focused on easing mortgage-adjacent processes and costs to find new investment in the first two months of 2026.

The Supreme Court Friday issued a 6-3 ruling that held that a law granting the White House economic emergency powers does not include the power to tax imports.

In a blow to the President's economic agenda, the high court said the trade barriers could not stand.

The homebuilder and lender DHI Mortgage, in responding to a RICO suit, say they clearly informed buyers of potential property tax hikes on their newly built homes.

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook said in a speech Wednesday night that the central bank's credibility depends on its ability to bring inflation back to its 2% target.

The White House Council of Economic Advisers released a research study analyzing the economic impact of state income tax elimination.

A record amount of equity is now held by property owners 62 and older, with a growing share transferring homes to their heirs and not putting them up for sale.

The $13 billion auction was awarded at 4.846%, about a basis point lower than its yield in trading just before 1 p.m.

The carryovers range from some $2.4 million in California and some $1.9 million in Texas to $44,851 in Alaska and $39,297 in Vermont.

Congress has passed a bill giving taxpayers who have been affected by natural disasters some extra time to file a claim for a tax credit or refund.

The changing climate is increasing insurance rates for residents and cities and lowering property values in areas that face more frequent and intense disasters.