Chicago vs. Atlanta Property Taxes: What Your Bill Actually Looks Like in Each City
How do Chicago vs. Atlanta property taxes compare on the same house? On a $400,000 home, a Chicago owner typically pays roughly $7,000 to $8,000 a year while an Atlanta owner in Fulton County typically pays roughly $4,000 to $5,500. The gap comes from the tax rate and the exemptions, not from the assessment ratio, […]
Renting vs. Buying in Chicago: How Long to Rent First
How long should you rent before buying in Chicago? Rent until you can commit to staying in the same home for about five years and you’ve saved your down payment plus a cash reserve, which for many Chicago renters works out to one to three years. Renting also costs far less month to month here […]
Moving From Chicago to Atlanta: A Step-by-Step Guide
Thinking about moving from Chicago to Atlanta? For most Chicagoans the move means much lower property taxes, a big range of metro neighborhoods to pick from, milder winters, and a closing process that will feel familiar. What it usually is not is a home-price bargain, because city-to-city, Atlanta can cost more than Chicago. Plan the […]
Moving From Chicago to Jacksonville: A Step-by-Step Guide
Thinking about moving from Chicago to Jacksonville? In most cases the move means a lower median home price, no state income tax, and a sale-and-purchase that one agent can coordinate on both ends. The trade-offs to budget for are higher homeowners insurance and, in newer communities, CDD fees. Plan the two transactions as one and […]