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Figures below come from the files behind the calculators. Median prices and appreciation are not included because this dataset does not have a source for them.
State exemption, school taxes only, tax year 2025
$1,230 off a homestead, tax year 2025
Freddie Mac PMMS, week of 2026-10-01
Same survey week. Last checked 2026-10-07.
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