Lower Your Property Tax with the Homestead Exemption
The Homestead Exemption program enables senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and surviving spouses of fallen first responders to reduce their property tax burden. To qualify, they must meet annual income requirements set by the state. This program shields a portion of the market value of their home from taxation. Who is eligible for a Homestead […]
Tax Abatements 101
When you invest in renovations or build a new home, your property taxes may go up. The City of Cincinnati’s Residential Tax Abatement (RTA) allows owners to pay taxes on the pre-improvement value of their property for 10-15 years. RTAs are available for both building new homes and renovating existing properties. Property tax abatement is […]
Arrears: A What?
Explore the intricacies of property tax payments in Hamilton County, Ohio, where taxes are settled in arrears, impacting both sellers and buyers during real estate transactions. As Realtors, we often see words and phrases contained within a “Contract to Purchase” that are not commonly used in our daily conversational language but have important ramifications for […]
How to Challenge Your Real Estate Property Taxes
Did you know that any owner of property in Hamilton County may contest a property value? Real estate property taxes are based on the County’s value of the property. If you own property in Hamilton County, Ohio, you will be receiving a letter in the mail from the Hamilton County, Ohio Auditor sharing with you […]
Ten Steps to Buying a Home
First time buying a home or need a refresh on buying basics? We’ve got 10 steps to keep you on track from your first showing to the closing table. Step 1: Meet with us so we can get to know you and understand your wants and needs Step 2: Meet with a lender to know […]
