Was there an increase in the capital gains tax on real estate?

[Texas Roger]

No there was not. Here are the 2018 long term capital gains tax rates:

Tax rate                        Single                            Joint                               Head of household

0%                          $0 to $38,600                 $0-$77,200                           $0-$51,700

15%                     $38,601-$425,800             $77,201-$479,000               $51,701-$452,400

20%                     $425,801 and up               $479,001 and up                  $452,401 and up