It’s hard enough to purchase a home today with mortgage rates near 7% and, apologies for being the bearer of worse news, there’s another housing cost that’s also spiking: property taxes Mortgage rates ...

Tax rates vary by location and typically range from 0.5% to 2.5% of assessed property value. Higher rates often correlate with better public services and school systems. Communities with extensive ...

Prospective buyers need to know all the expenses they must pay regularly to understand the responsibilities of homeownership. A home is the biggest expense of a person’s life, but the long-standing ...

As home values climb, more Americans owe capital gains taxes when selling property. But knowing how to calculate your home's profit could reduce your bill, experts say. Most Americans do not owe taxes ...

Expecting many south suburban homeowners to miss this year’s Aug. 1 property tax deadline in the face of historically high bills, Cook County announced Monday a service to help manage late payments.

Getting sticker shock from your property tax bill? You’re not alone. We break down how Effingham County determines your ...