Homes.plus – Chrome extension overlaying investor metrics on Zillow
Homes.plus is a Chrome extension that enhances Zillow listings by providing detailed investor metrics. It calculates cap rate using actual property expenses rather than relying on the 50% rule. This method offers a more accurate assessment, particularly in varying tax environments across states.
- ▪Homes.plus calculates cap rate using itemized expenses instead of the 50% rule.
- ▪The extension pulls actual property tax data from Zillow's public tax history when available.
- ▪Typical expenses included are insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and HOA fees.
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| Original publisher | homes.plus |
| Canonical URL | https://homes.plus/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:03:29 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-03T08:11:59.578Z |
| Last seen | 2026-06-03T08:11:59.578Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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How does homes.plus calculate cap rate on a Zillow listing? Cap rate uses itemized expenses, not the 50% rule. We pull the actual property tax from Zillow's public tax history when available and add typical insurance (0.4% of price per year), maintenance (1%), vacancy (6% of rent), and HOA. Annual NOI is gross rent minus those expenses; cap rate is NOI divided by purchase price. The number is more accurate than the 50% rule shortcut, especially in high-tax states like New Jersey and low-tax states like Arizona.
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