Homeowners have until Friday to pay their property taxes.
For now, taxes are due in full, but county officials expect to be sending refund checks to a record number of people because of tumbling property values, according to our media partner the North County Times.
San Diego County homeowners set a new high for appeals to reduce their property taxes.
If homeowners do not pay their property taxes on time, a 10 percent late charge is added.
Meantime, mortgage rescue scams are at an all time high.
