Delaware's small size belies a strong housing market, especially in Wilmington's suburbs and coastal communities. Low property taxes at 0.57% make it one of the more tax-friendly states for homeowners.
Recommended for incomes above $95k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Delaware property taxes
Delaware has no sales tax and relatively low property taxes at 0.57%, making it attractive for buyers moving from neighboring high-tax states.
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