by Kurt Galitski | Mar 24, 2011 | Consumer Information, Costa Mesa, For Buyers, For Sellers, Kurt's Thoughts, Stimulus Plan
March 23rd, 2011, OC Register Beacon Economics has an updated housing forecast out for California – and it’s pretty optimistic: The real estate forecast calls for average home gains of 0.6% this year; 3.2% next year; 5.4% in 2013; 6.7% in 2014; and 7.8% in 2015. All...
by Kurt Galitski | Mar 18, 2011 | Kurt's Thoughts
A city worker jumped off the roof of Costa Mesa City Hall this afternoon and died about an hour after he was called in to get his layoff notice. About 3:20 p.m. the man jumped from the fifth floor of the building. Police said the man, who has not yet been identified...
by Kurt Galitski | Mar 9, 2011 | Community Information, Costa Mesa, Kurt's Thoughts
Costa Mesa Police Ordered Coyote Trapping The Costa Mesa Police Department would like to make the public aware of an increased sighting of coyotes within the City. Over the last couple of months there have been several coyote sightings and incidents in the north and...
by Kurt Galitski | Mar 4, 2011 | Community Information, Kurt In the News, Kurt Suggests, Kurt's Thoughts
Costa Mesa Real Estate Corner… Q. Are there any tax incentives for refurbishing an historic property? A. Yes, you may be eligible for state and federal tax incentives. Tax credits are only one option. Some homeowners qualify for property tax reductions. Others...
by Kurt Galitski | Mar 3, 2011 | Consumer Information, Kurt Suggests, Kurt's Thoughts, Loans
Ten Secrets to Saving Write down your goals. Pledging to save $2,000 for a vacation to Cancun is likely to get you there. By Janet Bodnar, Kiplinger.com Cheap is chic, frugality is in fashion, and Americans have sworn off their spending addiction. In a replay of 2010,...
by Kurt Galitski | Mar 1, 2011 | Community Information, Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa Things To Do, Kurt In the News, Kurt's Thoughts
Quite recently ( 3 weeks ago) I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle. A car pulled out in front of me leaving me no where to go but head first into the side of the car at 15 mph. I cracked my helmet in two places bruising my head, hurting my neck, left shoulder,...
