How 'Bout Them Taxes?
07/26/2019
Find State-by-State Comparisons.
The top-notch staff at the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) compiles a wealth of useful housing information:
- A recent study presented property tax burdens by Congressional district. Those of us in Michigan's First Congressional District may be surprised to see that our taxes are slightly below the national median.
- Curious to see how electricity costs vary across the country? Check out the NAHB's summary of "Electricity Bills by State" on its "Eye on Housing" website.
- Want to know what features new home buyers prefer? HousingEconomics.com collects current/historic survey data, detailing trends in bathrooms, kitchens, master bedrooms, and ceiling height.
In addition to these specialized studies, number-crunchers like me can find lots of statistics and forecasts to use in market analysis. The NAHB information is frequently updated and easily accessed. The source may be "home builders", but its application is much broader.