For most people who dream of inheriting real estate, it will probably remain a dream. It’s only a reality for 2 to 7% of Americans, according to Federal Reserve data. (1) But if you’re among the lucky ...

The terms “real estate tax” and “property tax” are often used interchangeably, but they’re not exactly the same thing. Real estate taxes are levied on real property — meaning land and any affixed ...

Property tax reform will still be a hot topic across the country next year—though most efforts are misguided, experts say.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Valdez writes about housing economics and policy. It is axiomatic that costs incurred in the financing, construction, and ...