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New Jersey Homebuyers Face Potential $10K+ Fee Hike Under Proposed Plan

Lawmakers debate doubling or tripling house sale fees as state budget deadline nears.

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ew Jersey lawmakers are weighing a proposal to increase the real estate tax on high-end homes. Currently, properties selling for over $1 million incur a 1% transfer fee. Under the new plan, homes in this price range would face a 2% tax rate. This change is part of Governor Phil Murphy's budget proposal, aiming to boost state revenue from luxury property sales.

New Jersey homebuyers face potential $10,000+ fee hike under proposed state plan.