For example, if your home is valued at $200,000 and the exemption is $40,000, then you would pay taxes on $160,000 of its value. By the way, the value of your home for taxing purposes is the value of ...

High prices, limited inventory, and a variety of other serious barriers make homeownership a precious gift for people who can afford to purchase instead of rent. But does anyone really own their home?

Homestead exemptions offer exceptions to financial claims on your primary residence. Homeowners filing for bankruptcy may be able to use a homestead exemption to shield the home’s equity from ...

BRAINERD — Crow Wing County Land Services encourages eligible property owners to apply for homestead status on their property. Homestead applications for owner-occupied and relative-occupied ...