Tax

With Americans expected to owe more than usual this year due to higher incomes and a booming stock market, bank reserves could potentially fall below a key level many speculate is critical to funding-market stability.

The top five states have an average effective real-estate tax rate of 2.02%

The rate at which taxes on single-family homes increased was nearly twice that seen the previous year and the largest jump in the last five, according to Attom.

Financial advisors and tax experts say HOA fees are usually not deductible, unless the home is used for a business or as a rental property.

Money manager Brian Heywood has already spent nearly $7 million of his own money to get six ballot initiatives in front of Washington State voters this November, half of them tied directly to taxes.

State and local governments have collected $757 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, according to analysis from the National Association of Home Builders.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is now allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to each invest up to $1 billion annually with certain conditions.

Two tax experts share the key strategies for financial planners and tax professionals to discuss with clients in the fourth quarter.

The market could find out next year how well foreclosure prevention innovations and home equity protect borrowers from growing strains on affordability.

A half dozen experts shared advice for financial advisors and clients who are buying, selling or refinancing homes.