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D.C. Weighs Higher Property Taxes on Luxury Second Homes in Budget Debate

D.C. Weighs Higher Property Taxes on Luxury Second Homes in Budget Debate

by John G. Stevens | Oct 17, 2026 | Industry Updates, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market

Owners of expensive second homes in Washington, D.C., could face a substantially higher property-tax bill under a revenue proposal examined by the D.C. Council on Friday. The measure is one of several ideas under review as lawmakers look for ways to close projected...
Property-Tax Delinquency Hits Highest Level Since 2017 as Homeownership Costs Bite

Property-Tax Delinquency Hits Highest Level Since 2017 as Homeownership Costs Bite

by John G. Stevens | Oct 7, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market

Property-tax delinquency among U.S. homeowners who pay taxes outside escrow has climbed to its highest level since 2017, adding another warning sign to a housing market already strained by elevated borrowing costs and rising ownership expenses. According to Cotality’s...
Florida Sheriffs Association Voices Opposition to Property Tax Amendment

Florida Sheriffs Association Voices Opposition to Property Tax Amendment

by Phil Hall | Aug 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Florida Sheriffs Association has become the latest first responder organization to publicly oppose Amendment 3, a property tax measure that will appear on November’s election ballot. Amendment 3 would increase homestead exemptions for state residents who own...
South Dakota Coalition Fails to Get Ballot Measure on Contentious Property Tax Law

South Dakota Coalition Fails to Get Ballot Measure on Contentious Property Tax Law

by Phil Hall | Jun 29, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A coalition of South Dakota groups seeking to create a ballot referendum on a contentious new property tax relief law has failed to gather enough signatures to put the measure up for a public vote. SDPB reports South Dakotans for Fair Taxes tried to get public input...
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill for Implementing Property Tax Relief Amendment

Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill for Implementing Property Tax Relief Amendment

by Phil Hall | Jun 25, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law that will pave the way for the property tax relief being promised in a November ballot referendum. The new law, SB 4-F, was approved in a recent special session of the state legislature that also approved a ballot...
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