Higher Home Values Mean Higher Taxes. Who’s Paying the Most?
Thanks to huge increases in values, with home sellers making double or triple what they paid, more sales are triggering the capital gains tax.
By Michael Kolomatsky
Recent and archived work by Michael Kolomatsky for The New York Times
Thanks to huge increases in values, with home sellers making double or triple what they paid, more sales are triggering the capital gains tax.
By Michael Kolomatsky
A study suggests that Gen Z has it better in the housing market than the millennials who came before them.
By Michael Kolomatsky
If paying taxes every year makes you think about moving, consider the state and local tax burden, which varies from state to state.
By Michael Kolomatsky
Sales of luxury second homes increased in many U.S. markets last year. If you want to see some of the priciest, head to Rhode Island.
By Michael Kolomatsky
Real estate taxes on single-family homes increased about 24 percent from 2019 to 2023.
By Michael Kolomatsky
Many U.S. homeowners are staying put rather than selling, even if they’d prefer to move. These days, renovating may be a better bet.
By Michael Kolomatsky
More than a third of U.S. homeowners plan to stay in their homes forever, according to a new survey.
By Michael Kolomatsky
Nationally, one-year rent increases have leveled out, but local conditions may vary.
By Michael Kolomatsky
A study ranks U.S. areas for younger buyers based on metrics like availability, affordability, job opportunities and local culture.
By Michael Kolomatsky
Hint: It’s where incomes are higher, not where rents are lower, according to a new study.
By Michael Kolomatsky