Philadelphia Transfer Tax: 2026 Rate, Who Pays, and How to Calculate It
The Philadelphia realty transfer tax is 4.578% (3.578% City plus 1% PA). How to calculate it, who pays, exemptions, and worked examples.
Pennsylvania Homestead Exemption: How PA Homeowners Lower Their Property Taxes
How Pennsylvania’s statewide homestead exclusion and Philadelphia’s $100,000 Homestead Exemption work, who qualifies, deadlines, and how to apply.
NJ Mansion Tax in 2026: Rates, Who Pays, and the Price Cliffs
The NJ mansion tax is now a seller-paid Graduated Percent Fee of 1% to 3.5% on homes over $1 million. See 2026 rates, examples, and the $2 million price cliff.
Delaware Closing Costs: What Buyers and Sellers Pay
Delaware closing costs: the 4% realty transfer tax, who pays it, the first-time buyer credit, attorney settlement, and a worked example for buyers and sellers.
How Much House Can I Afford in NJ? A Local Guide to Budgeting
How much house can you afford in New Jersey? Learn how DTI, town-by-town property taxes and cash to close shape a realistic NJ home search budget.
Selling a House in Illinois: 5 Costs and What You Save
Selling a house in Illinois costs you five things, and only one of them is worth arguing about. The other four add up to a few thousand dollars on a typical sale. Below I list all five, price them against Illinois REALTORS’ July 2026 numbers, then show what the big one really takes. Selling a […]