How do I calculate total property taxes and homeowners insurance accurately so my estimated monthly housing payment does not surprise me later?
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 1 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 36 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- York County Government · yorkcountygov.com
- York County South CarolinaYork County Government O · yorkcountygov.com
- Property Tax FAQs | South Carolina Revenue & Fiscal Affairs Office · rfa.sc.gov
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
how to calculate monthly property tax and homeowners insurance for a mortgage REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct explanation of the mathematical formula used to break down annual tax and insurance costs into monthly escrow amounts. | — | how_to_steps | monthly mortgage escrow calculation for… | 1x of 3 | |
how to calculate monthly property tax and homeowners insurance for a house REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct explanation of the mathematical steps to determine monthly escrow costs for taxes and insurance. | — | how_to_steps | monthly mortgage escrow calculation for… | 1x of 3 | |
how to calculate monthly property tax and home insurance escrow REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct explanation of the mathematical formula used to determine monthly escrow amounts for taxes and insurance. | — | how_to_steps | monthly mortgage escrow calculation for… | 1x of 3 | |
mortgage escrow calculation formula taxes and insurance REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user seeks the precise accounting formula applied by lenders to escrow payments. | — | glossary/definition | monthly mortgage escrow calculation for… | 1x of 3 | |
what is included in a PITI mortgage payment calculation RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the full breakdown of Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance in a housing payment. | — | glossary/definition | piti mortgage payment components | 1x of 3 | |
average cost of homeowners insurance and property tax by state RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find baseline estimates or averages to use in their calculations before getting exact quotes. | — | comparison_table | homeowners insurance costs and coverage | 1x of 3 | |
what is included in a PITI mortgage payment RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the complete breakdown of principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. | — | web_article | piti mortgage payment components | 1x of 3 | |
hidden homeownership costs escrow shortage PMI HOA fees IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is worried about unexpected financial surprises in their housing payment, so they need to know what else is typically bundled or missing. | — | checklist | hidden homeownership costs and fees | 1x of 3 | |
what hidden costs of homeownership should I budget for besides taxes and insurance IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to uncover other surprise expenses like HOA fees, maintenance, and utilities that affect the total housing payment. | — | checklist | hidden homeownership costs and fees | 1x of 3 | |
average homeowners insurance cost as percentage of home value RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for a benchmark or rule of thumb to estimate insurance premiums when exact quotes are not yet available. | — | faq_page | homeowners insurance costs and coverage | 1x of 3 | |
fixed vs adjustable rate mortgage PITI calculation differences COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand how different loan structures affect the stability of their overall monthly payment. | — | web_article | mortgage type and escrow payment changes | 1x of 3 | |
mortgage calculator with accurate property tax and insurance estimates ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a software tool or online calculator that factors in local tax rates and insurance premiums automatically. | — | calculator/tool | monthly mortgage escrow calculation for… | 1x of 3 | |
how often do property taxes increase after buying a house IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if their calculated property tax will change soon after purchase due to reassessment. | — | web_article | property tax assessment and rates | 1x of 3 | |
escrow account calculation formula principal interest taxes insurance PITI ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs the specific financial acronyms and formulas used by lenders to compute monthly escrow. | — | glossary/definition | escrow shortages and payment increases | 1x of 3 | |
average homeowners insurance cost by state and home value RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants benchmark data on insurance pricing to make a realistic initial estimate. | — | dataset | homeowners insurance costs and coverage | 1x of 3 | |
hidden costs of homeownership besides principal and interest IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a checklist of all potential unexpected housing expenses to avoid budget shortfalls. | — | checklist | hidden homeownership costs and fees | 1x of 3 | |
first time home buyer budget calculator with taxes and insurance PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an interactive tool to input their specific numbers and get an accurate estimated monthly payment. | — | calculator/tool | monthly mortgage escrow calculation for… | 1x of 3 | |
how do local millage rates affect yearly property tax bills RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand how local government tax rates are applied to assessed home values. | — | web_article | property tax assessment and rates | 1x of 3 | |
fixed vs adjustable rate mortgage escrow shortage impacts COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if loan types affect how escrow shortages for taxes and insurance are handled. | — | comparison_table | mortgage type and escrow payment changes | 1x of 3 | |
how are property taxes assessed and recalculated after buying a home RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know why property taxes might increase after purchase to avoid future payment shocks. | — | faq_page | property tax assessment and rates | 1x of 3 | |
fixed vs adjustable rate mortgage payment changes over time COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare how different loan structures affect the stability of their monthly housing payment. | — | comparison_table | mortgage type and escrow payment changes | 1x of 3 | |
online mortgage payment calculator with property tax and insurance inputs ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an interactive tool where they can plug in custom numbers to get an accurate monthly estimate. | — | calculator/tool | monthly mortgage escrow calculation for… | 1x of 3 | |
what factors influence homeowners insurance premium costs RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know what variables drive insurance rates up or down so they can estimate accurately. | — | web_article | homeowners insurance costs and coverage | 1x of 3 | |
first time home buyer guide to closing costs and prepaids PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for guidance tailored to new buyers regarding upfront costs collected at closing, including initial escrow funding. | — | buyers_guide | hidden homeownership costs and fees | 1x of 3 | |
homeowners insurance premium factors replacement cost vs market value ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know what drives insurance costs up or down so they can estimate accurately. | — | buyers_guide | homeowners insurance costs and coverage | 1x of 3 | |
mortgage payment calculator including HOA and PMI REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for a comprehensive way to calculate all components of a housing payment at once. | — | calculator/tool | piti mortgage payment components | 1x of 3 | |
why does my escrow payment go up every year RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know why property taxes and insurance premiums increase post-purchase, causing payment shocks. | — | faq_page | escrow shortages and payment increases | 1x of 3 | |
how to budget for home maintenance and property tax increases PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants budgeting strategies to safeguard against future increases in housing overhead. | — | how_to_steps | property tax assessment and rates | 1x of 3 | |
how to lower property tax assessment appeal guide IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how to handle high property taxes if they find out the estimate is too high. | — | how_to_steps | property tax assessment and rates | 1x of 3 | |
assessed value vs market value property tax differences REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand which property value metric is actually used by tax assessors. | — | glossary/definition | property tax assessment and rates | 1x of 3 | |
common mistakes when estimating closing costs and monthly escrow RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to learn from others' errors to prevent underestimating their monthly payment. | — | forum/qna | mortgage type and escrow payment changes | 1x of 3 | |
homeowners insurance policy coverage types HO-3 vs HO-5 ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to understand different tiers of insurance policies to estimate accurate premium costs. | — | buyers_guide | homeowners insurance costs and coverage | 1x of 3 | |
how to lower homeowners insurance premium to reduce monthly housing cost IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants actionable strategies to minimize insurance costs in order to keep their monthly housing budget manageable. | — | how_to_steps | hidden homeownership costs and fees | 1x of 3 | |
why did my escrow payment go up next year shortage explanation RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand why mortgage escrows experience shortages and payment increases over time. | — | forum/qna | escrow shortages and payment increases | 1x of 3 | |
case study on home buyer payment shock due to tax reassessment COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see real-world examples of how property tax reassessments after a sale impact monthly budgets. | — | case_study | escrow shortages and payment increases | 1x of 3 | |
effective tax rate vs millage rate in real estate calculations REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user seeks precise tax terminology to compute local property taxes correctly. | — | glossary/definition | property tax assessment and rates | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 919 / 1,488 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 919 / 1,517 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 919 / 1,442 |