ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT IN ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE

ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT IN ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE

In spite of the real estate roller coaster of the last few years, homeownership remains the bedrock of financial and familial security.  Having a long-term investment that provides the satisfaction and pride of ownership beats just about anything else you can do with your savings.

When the market exploded several years ago, the expectations of many consumers grew too high, too fast.  Homes became more commodities than investments, and now markets and attitudes have been forced to realign.

Conditions today make it an opportune time to secure your future.  Home prices and interest rates are still low, and tax advantages are abundant.  You just have to get past all the negativity in the media.  All the bad news has drained consumer confidence, and frankly, you cannot underestimate the effect of intangibles like confidence and expectation on the real estate industry.

Real estate transactions are unlike any other financial transaction.  The demand and desire for homeownership doesn’t expire like other flashy investment instruments.  The inherent value of a stock can be calculated by a formula of company profits, earnings ratios, performance history, fund managers, and so on.

However, a home’s value is ultimately determined by what a buyer is willing to pay for it, and the security and well-being that owning your own home provides.  Honestly, there’s hardly been a better time to make your move.

 

Ask about our programs:

Low as 10% down! Owner will pre-pay your mortgage 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 CAfor the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market. Lic #00573423

(714) 241-4532

1525 Mesa Verde Drive East

Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5221

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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.

 

 

Ask about our programs:

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 

 

      

(714) 241-4532

1525 Mesa Verde Drive East

Costa Mesa, CA   92626-5221

Posted via email from Larry Weichman's Blog (714) 241-4532