{"id":2414,"date":"2024-10-09T11:53:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T11:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/?page_id=2414"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T10:11:25","slug":"real-estate-knowledge-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Knowledge Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tReal Estate Knowledge Library\t<\/h1>\nExplore our detailed reports or dive into the real estate world with our comprehensive guides.\n\t<a href=\"#real-estate-taxes\" target=\"_self\">Real estate taxes<\/a><a href=\"#homeownership\" target=\"_self\">Homeownership<\/a><a href=\"#mortgages\" target=\"_self\">Mortgages<\/a>\n<h2  id=\"real-estate-taxes\">\n\t\t\tReal estate taxes\u00a0\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Discover all the information you need about U.S. real estate taxes, covering everything from state property taxes to real estate transfer taxes.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/property-taxes-by-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/10\/Property-Taxes.png\" alt=\"Property Taxes\" height=\"1002\" width=\"1220\" title=\"Property Taxes\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t(opens in new tab)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>2026 U.S. Property Taxes by State Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore our 2026 property tax report to find out which U.S. states have the highest and lowest property taxes, along with expert insights on taxes for homeowners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/property-taxes-by-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more(opens in new tab)<\/a><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/real-estate-transfer-taxes-by-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/10\/Transfer-taxes-by-state.png\" alt=\"Map of transfer taxes by state\" height=\"1002\" width=\"1220\" title=\"Transfer taxes by state\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t(opens in new tab)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>All You Need to Know About Real Estate Transfer Taxes by State in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out our latest report on real estate transfer taxes by state to see which U.S. states have the highest and lowest transfer taxes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/real-estate-transfer-taxes-by-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more(opens in new tab)<\/a><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/new-york-city-real-estate-transfer-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/10\/NYC-taxes-6.png\" alt=\"NYC taxes-6\" height=\"1002\" width=\"1220\" title=\"NYC taxes-6\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t(opens in new tab)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>All You Need to Know About NYC Real Estate Transfer Taxes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore our NYC real estate transfer taxes report to see how much you might pay in state and local property transfer taxes this year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/new-york-city-real-estate-transfer-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2  id=\"homeownership\">\n\t\t\tHomeownership\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Learn key information about buying a home and gain insight into the U.S. real estate market by reviewing homeownership rates.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/all-about-co-op-units\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/10\/Co-op-median-price.png\" alt=\"Co-op median price\" height=\"1002\" width=\"1220\" title=\"Co-op median price\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t(opens in new tab)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>All You Need to Know About Buying a Co-Op Unit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore our comprehensive guide to buying a co-op unit and learn about financing options, historical NYC median prices, and the different types of co-ops, including their pros and cons.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/all-about-co-op-units\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/us-homeownership-rates-by-state-and-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/10\/Map-of-Homeownership-Rates-by-State.png\" alt=\"Map of Homeownership Rates by State\" height=\"1002\" width=\"1220\" title=\"Map of Homeownership Rates by State\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t(opens in new tab)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>Homeownership Rates in the U.S. by State and City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>View homeownership rates across U.S. states and cities, and explore maps, infographics, and key factors influencing ownership rates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/us-homeownership-rates-by-state-and-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/cheapest-states-to-buy-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2025\/04\/Cheapest-State-to-Buy-a-House-r.png\" alt=\"Map of US Cheapest States to Buy a House\" height=\"1002\" width=\"1220\" title=\"Cheapest State to Buy a House\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t(opens in new tab)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>Cheapest States to Buy a House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With affordability still a major issue, we compiled a ranking of the least expensive states to buy a home, using median sale prices as the benchmark.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/cheapest-states-to-buy-a-house\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2  id=\"mortgages\">\n\t\t\tMortgages\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Understand complex mortgage processes and timelines, and mitigate risk by reading our in-depth mortgage guides.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/mortgage-loans-for-1099-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/10\/Mortgage-3.png\" alt=\"Mortgage-3\" height=\"1002\" width=\"1220\" title=\"Mortgage-3\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t(opens in new tab)\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>Mortgage Loans for 1099 Employees: How to Get a Mortgage When You&#8217;re Self-Employed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How 1099 employees can get home loans: qualification requirements, necessary documents, and tip for choosing the right lender (traditional or alternative).<\/p>\n<p><a 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