Property Taxes

Home buyers and homeowners tend to have a lot of questions and confusion when it comes to property taxes. It's easy to understand why. Every state has its own method for assessing property taxes, and the individual rates can vary from one county to the next. We hope to clear up some of this confusion with our fact sheet on Seattle-area property taxes. The information below applies to all of King County, Washington, including Seattle and surrounding cities.'

Paying taxes is never fun, but there are some deductions you can make on your home mortgage that you may want to learn about. This article will explain how to write off your home mortgage.'

Home prices in Washington State have risen steadily over the last few years, and at a faster pace than many other states in the country. And the property tax rate has gone up as well over the years. The question is, will property taxes increase in Washington State in 2025?'

Since we recently passed the filing date for 2012 taxes, it may be a good time to plan for next year and get your tax tracking systems in place. Check carefully to make sure that you are not making any of these common homeowner tax mistakes – which could cost you money or get you in trouble with the IRS.'