Canadian leader sparks backlash from progressives following homeowner’s shooting of suspected intruder
Ontario Premier’s Comments on Homeowner Shooting Spark Controversy In Ontario, Canada, a homeowner shot and injured a suspected intruder, leading to a significant response from Premier Doug Ford. He praised the homeowner, stating that the intruder “needs to be shot.” This remark, made during a news conference, has stirred up discussions surrounding self-defense and public […]
Average age of homeowners in NYC rises to a surprising new level, making the American dream harder to attain for young people.
The median age of homeowners in the New York City area has risen to an unexpected high, exacerbated by the ongoing housing affordability crisis that is leaving younger buyers sidelined, a recent report indicates. As 2024 approaches, homeowners in the metropolitan area of New York City, Newark, and Jersey City are, on average, 58.8 years […]
Burglars are using a new approach to target wealthy homeowners in California.
Wealthy neighborhoods in California are facing a growing crisis as intruders become increasingly bold during home invasions. Sharon Heights, an upscale area in Menlo Park, known as one of Silicon Valley’s elite spots, has seen a worrying uptick in home burglaries. “Historically, break-ins typically happened when people weren’t home,” said Brian Kissel, who lives in […]
Home foreclosures in the US increase for the 12th consecutive month, impacting nearly 40,000 homeowners: report
Foreclosure Rates Continue to Climb in the U.S. The number of Americans facing home foreclosure rose for the 12th consecutive month last month, reaching about 40,000 homeowners. This trend is raising alarms about a potential housing affordability crisis, as noted in a recent report. In February, around 38,840 properties across the U.S. experienced various foreclosure […]
Florida legislators accelerate plan to remove property taxes for primary homeowners statewide
Florida’s Property Tax Changes Could Happen Sooner Than Expected There’s a chance that significant changes to Florida’s property tax system could come about sooner than residents and experts anticipated. Recently, the state House introduced a revised bill, HJR 203, aiming to repeal the homestead tax effective January 1, 2027. “Florida’s success stems from sound fiscal […]
Black homeowners in NYC criticize Mamdani’s plan to raise property taxes
Black homeowners are expressing their anger over Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s suggestion to increase property taxes by almost 10%, saying it could push them out of New York City. James Johnson, a 35-year-old resident of Cambria Heights and a Democratic City Council candidate, vented, “Mayor Zoran Mamdani, you are insane.” He, along with others, criticized this […]
A plan to exempt homeowners over 60 from property taxes could result in billions in costs for local governments.
Kumar’s Property Tax Proposal Faces Challenges When Rishi Kumar, a former Saratoga City Councilman, ran for the position of Santa Clara County Assessor last year, he pledged to exempt homeowners aged 60 and older from property taxes. After a substantial loss in the runoff election to Neysa Frigor, he shifted his focus to a statewide […]
Discover which counties and states have the highest property taxes for U.S. homeowners.
Property Tax Discussions Intensify Amid Budget Constraints Property taxes have long been a contentious topic across the U.S., as political leaders try to strike a balance between necessary funding and the risk of upsetting homeowners and businesses. Recently, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani stirred controversy with a proposal that would significantly raise property taxes […]
8 tax breaks for homeowners under the OBBB
You don’t purchase a home primarily for the tax benefits. Those deductions can be nice perks, especially when you factor in the various costs that come with owning a home. Here are eight tax relief tips that every homeowner should keep in mind. These have been updated for the 2026 tax year following changes in […]
STEVE FORBES: Avoid using homeowners to balance New York City’s budget
New York City’s Budget Dilemma New York City finds itself at a critical junction, both politically and financially. Mayor Zoran Mamdani has unveiled a preliminary budget of $127 billion for fiscal year 2027, but he warns of a looming $5.4 billion shortfall. He suggests that without new revenue options from the state government, the city […]