Fargo-Moorhead Real Estate Guides and Market News

Guides for buying and selling a home in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Horace, written by local REALTOR® Joseph Haj. Start with how to buy a home in Fargo, what it costs to sell, or the Fargo-Moorhead real estate FAQ.

  • Property Taxes in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead (2026 Guide),Joseph Haj

    Property Taxes in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead (2026 Guide)

    Short answer: in Fargo, West Fargo and Horace, a home's property tax is 4.5% of its assessed value times the local mill levy. With recent Cass County levies of roughly 270 to 300 mills, that comes to roughly 1.2% to 1.35% of the home's value before credits, and most homeowners can take up to $1,600

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  • Buying a Home in Fargo-Moorhead: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026),Joseph Haj

    Buying a Home in Fargo-Moorhead: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

    Buying a home in Fargo-Moorhead comes down to six steps: get pre-approved, sign a buyer agreement, choose your city and school district, tour homes, write an offer, and close. Along the way there are a few local details that trip up buyers here, like special assessments, flood zones and the differen

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  • Best Fargo-Moorhead Areas for Families: A Local Guide,Joseph Haj

    Best Fargo-Moorhead Areas for Families: A Local Guide

    Fargo-Moorhead is a great place to raise a family, but each community has a different feel. Here is how I describe the four markets I work in to families who are moving or upsizing. Fargo Best for: the widest choice of homes and price points. North Fargo offers established neighborhoods near NDSU an

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