The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.

Homeownership comes with many costs. There’s your monthly mortgage payment, maintenance, homeowners' association dues, utilities, and, of course, property taxes. While these are all unavoidable, some ...

Property taxes rose last year even as home prices softened across the country as a result of slower demand, according to a ...