They have a neat little trick at New House Title. They will give you the tax credit up to the date you purchase using the Homestead tax rate. But once a house is in foreclosure the county no longer will use that rate so you (the purchaser) are left to pay the adjusted rate for the whole year. Here is my example: The title company gave me approximately $1000 for 261 days they owned it. I got my tax bill and I owe $1250 for 104 days of ownership. The county will tell you take it up with the title company:the title company will blame your buying agent and you as the little guy will be stuck. IF YOU BUY A FORECLOSED HOUSE MAKE SURE THEY CREDIT YOU AT THE TAX RATE WITHOUT HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.
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