Connecticut’s Real Estate Conveyance Tax: What Sellers Actually Owe in 2026
Connecticut sellers owe a tiered conveyance tax of up to 2.25% state plus 0.25%-0.5% municipal. See the rate tiers, a worked example, and what changes above $2.5 million.
Arizona Is One of Only 13 States With No Real Estate Transfer Tax — Here’s What You Actually Pay Instead
Arizona is one of only 13 states with no real estate transfer tax, thanks to a 2008 constitutional amendment. See what sellers still pay, and what it means for your bottom line.
Massachusetts’ “Millionaires Tax” Can Apply to Your Home Sale — Even If You’ve Never Earned $1 Million
Massachusetts’ 4% millionaires surtax has no exclusion for home sale gains. See the 2026 threshold, how it stacks with capital gains tax, and who it actually catches.
Tennessee Has No Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales — Here’s What You Still Owe in 2026
Tennessee charges no state capital gains tax on home sales. See what federal tax and the state’s recordation tax still apply, and how much this actually saves sellers.
New Jersey’s “Mansion Tax” Now Costs Sellers Up to 3.5%: What You Need to Know Before You Sell
New Jersey’s mansion tax is now a graduated 1%-3.5% fee paid by the seller, not the buyer. See the new rates, who’s exempt, and what it means for your net proceeds.
Why More Homeowners in Colorado and Kentucky Are Choosing Cash Sales in 2026
Why More Homeowners in Colorado and Kentucky Are Choosing Cash Sales in 2026 Homeowners in Colorado and Kentucky are turning to cash sales in 2026 for different local reasons — in Colorado, it’s insurance costs that have made financed buyers harder to qualify; in Kentucky, it’s a rising number of foreclosure filings and tight county […]