Property taxes are a major expense of being a homeowner, and the way that local governments calculate how to charge an appropriate property tax can be both frustrating and confusing. One key to ...

Calculating land value for tax purposes may seem tricky, but it doesn't have to be. There are many ways to determine property valuation for tax purpose. But the three valuation methods most commonly ...

Real estate appreciation refers to the gradual increase in the value of an owned property over time. This increase in value can occur due to various reasons, such as shifts in the real estate market, ...

Property owners this week received a piece of mail from their counties — definitely not the fun kind. Assessors offices across the state recently sent out property valuations, and the jump in value is ...

Inheriting property, whether expected or unexpected, can raise some questions about what to do with it and what it’s worth. Specifically, you’ll need to know the property’s fair market value (FMV) to ...

The reality of next year's property tax increases set in for Minnesotans recently as their 'truth in taxation' letters ...

Calculating rental property depreciation is an important part of managing real estate investments and maximizing tax benefits. Depreciation allows investors to deduct a portion of the property's cost ...