As central Ohio home values rise, so do property taxes

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — There are a lot of great reasons to own a home.Owning is often better than renting, it's an asset you can sell and hopefully make money on, and there's privacy by owning your own home. But there are also property taxes.Every 6 years in Ohio, auditors across the state are required by law to assess the value of homes.Homeowners in Fairfield County are getting letters this week saying their homes are worth on average 20% more.That may be great news if you're looking t