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How Property Taxes Impact Your Mortgage Payment

June 6, 2025 by Robby Oakes

When buying a home, most people focus on the home price, interest rate, and monthly payment. But there’s another major factor that can significantly affect your mortgage: property taxes. These taxes can make your mortgage payment higher than expected and understanding how they work is key to managing your budget effectively.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Escrow Account, Mortgage Tips, Property Taxes

A New Homebuyer’s Guide to Understanding Property Taxes

April 25, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Purchasing a new home is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with various responsibilities, including understanding property taxes. Property taxes are a crucial aspect of homeownership, as they contribute to local government funding and services. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about property taxes as a new homebuyer.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: New Home, New Homebuyer, Property Taxes

The Role of Mortgage Escrow Accounts in Property Tax and Insurance Payments

January 3, 2024 by Robby Oakes

A mortgage escrow account, also known simply as an escrow account, is a financial arrangement set up by a mortgage lender to manage and disburse certain payments related to the property on behalf of the homeowner. The purpose of an escrow account is to ensure that essential expenses, such as property taxes and homeowners’ insurance, are paid on time.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Escrow, Mortgage, Property Taxes

Disputing Your Property Tax Assessment Can Save You Money

August 10, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Property taxes can be a substantial financial burden for homeowners and property owners. Each year, local governments assess the value of properties to determine the amount of property tax owed.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Property Taxes, Tax Assessments

Tax Time is Upon Us: Learn About Tax Deductions and How to Write off Your Home Mortgage Interest

February 4, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Much to the chagrin of taxpayers all over the country, the tax-filing season begins in January and runs through April 15 of each year. As the current tax season approaches, it presents an opportunity to help tax-payers clarify their responsibilities and remind them of certain important tax deductions that may be available.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Property Taxes

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