53.6% of Homeowners in Montana Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell
Over half of Montana homeowners possess home equity exceeding IRS capital gains tax exclusions. With home prices up, middle-class sellers face unexpected tax burdens.
Surge in 'big-money' divorces even as rate of separation falls
There was a significant rise in big-money divorce applications last year, bucking the prevailing trend for divorces, which have been decreasing in recent years.
East Hampton square-footage rule has buyers scrambling for megamansions
"It perversely advantages people who already built the biggest houses on the smallest lots. Now they have a more valuable property... It seems very unfair to reward people who have these giant, overbuilt houses."
Affording a home on Staten Island: Spike in property values outpacing rise in income
The property values on Staten Island have surged far beyond the growth rate of household incomes, significantly complicating the affordability of homes for residents.
Thinking about buying a house near a pylon? What you need to know
In understanding the impact of pylons on property values, it’s crucial to make an informed choice, balancing both the advantages of proximity and potential concerns.