Property Taxes Due for Orange County Residents!

 

Property Taxes Due for Orange County Residents

 

2nd Half Property Taxes are generally due by April 10th. However, because the tenth is on Sunday this year, taxes must be paid by Monday, April 11th to avoid delinquency charges and penalties. The payment must be postmarked by the 11th; or if paid by some other method, must be received by the Tax Collector by the close of business on the 11th.

  

If You Have a Property in Escrow - Coordinate with your escrow officer for the payment of taxes. If the seller sends a check to the county, it may take several weeks before the taxes show as paid. Also, because of the danger of stopped payment or returned checks, the title company may require proof of payment in the form of a cancelled check. Without that proof of payment, the title company may choose to withhold funds until payments can be verified or to pay the taxes again. In the later case, it may take several months for the seller to get a refund on the double-paid taxes. 

 

Income Tax Deadline

 

As if property taxes weren't enough, remember that Federal and State Income Taxes are due on April 15th - that's next Friday. Don't you just love this time of year.

 

 

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Low as 10% down! Owner will pre-pay your mortgae insurance! Save at least $100 per month!

Down payment assistance available up to $12,510 or 3% of loan amount in the form of a grant, does not have to be repaid.

 Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

 

      

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Open House 101 in Costa Mesa California Real Estate

No one's going to buy a home without taking a thorough tour, and Open Houses are an easy and convenient way to make the initial rounds.  If you're going to visit one open house, you may as well plan to visit several in the area to get an overall impression and basis for comparison. 

 

While you're “on the circuit,” observe a few points of etiquette.  First and foremost, be sure to ask permission before taking the lens cap off your camera or video recorder.  If the owners are still occupying the home, they may consider it an invasion of their privacy.

 

Even if the owners are not present during the open house, don't voice any criticisms within earshot of anyone around.  Save that discussion for later with your agent, because you never know who might overhear you, like a neighbor or a friend of the sellers.  Of course, pay attention to anything you overhear from other visitors!

 

Also avoid divulging too much information about yourself, like when you have to move or what your price range is.  Even if you've walked into your "dream home," show your best poker face, and don't give the listing agent the benefit of spying your emotions.

 

Open houses are a great starting point, but your best bet is always to have your agent schedule appointments for in-depth home tours.

 

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market. Lic #00573423 

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