Tagged “due-diligence”
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Buying an Occupied Property at a Tax Deed Sale
Someone may be living in the property you just bought at auction. Here's why that changes everything, legally, financially and practically.
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How to Find Your County's Tax Sale List
Tax sale lists come from the county, free. Here's where to look, what the columns mean, and why the list changes right up to auction day.
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Common Tax-Sale Mistakes Beginners Make
The most common tax-lien and tax-deed mistakes beginners make — from skipping research to misreading redemption rules — and how to avoid them.
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Quiet Title Actions After a Tax Deed Purchase
A tax deed often isn't insurable or easily sellable on its own. Here's what a quiet title action does, why buyers need one, and what it involves.
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Which Liens Survive a Tax Sale?
A tax sale does not automatically erase every claim on a property. Here's why survival depends on priority and state law, and how to check safely.
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Due Diligence: What to Check Before You Bid at a Tax Sale
Before bidding on a tax lien or tax deed, do your homework. Here's a plain-English due-diligence checklist covering property, title, liens, and the rules.