Leeanne Fitzgerald - KW Classic Properties

10/20/2025

This gorgeous, south of Lane Avenue, Upper Arlington, OH property could be yours! Schedule a showing with me now!

10/12/2025

HUGE Congratulations to my sellers!

10/08/2025

Check out this amazing property at 1535 Doone Rd. in Upper Arlington, Ohio! List price is $685,000...reach out with any questions!

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

I hope to see you there!

09/25/2025

Incredibly happy for my sellers….CONGRATULATIONS!

08/08/2025

✨ Join me this Sunday from 1–3 PM at 7356 Celebration Drive! Tour this beautiful home, explore the space, and picture your next chapter here. 🏡

07/22/2025

I look forward to seeing you soon!

07/03/2025

Will a Higher SALT Deduction Cap Bring Relief to High-Tax Homeowners?

For many homeowners in high-tax states, rising property values have brought both increased equity and higher tax bills. Since 2017, however, a federal cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions has limited how much property and income tax homeowners can write off—putting added pressure on budgets in areas where taxes are highest.

Today, that may be changing. The Senate has approved raising the SALT deduction limit from $10,000 to $40,000.

If this measure passes the House and is signed into law, it could bring much-needed relief to homeowners who have long paid more in taxes than they could deduct.

This change would be especially significant in states like New Jersey, New York, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, where property tax bills often exceed the current cap. In some New Jersey communities, nearly 40% of homeowners pay over $10,000 in property taxes alone—a figure that has become increasingly common as home prices surged during the pandemic.

A higher deduction could also influence where people choose to live. For some buyers, the existing cap made high-tax states feel unaffordable despite the benefits of strong schools, vibrant communities, and well-funded public services. Raising the limit could encourage homeowners to stay longer or buyers to reconsider areas they may have ruled out in the past.

While the proposal still needs final approval, homeowners and industry professionals alike are watching closely. If enacted, the new cap could apply to the current tax year—bringing welcome news when tax season arrives.

As always, if you have questions about how this change could affect your plans to buy or sell a home in Central Ohio—or beyond—please reach out. I’m here to help you navigate every step with confidence and clarity.