Tagged “tax-deeds”
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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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Tax Lien States, Tax Deed States, and Hybrids
States use different tax sale models, and published state-by-state lists go stale fast. Here's how the categories work and how to check yours reliably.
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Tax Sale Overages and Surplus Funds, Explained
When a tax sale raises more than the county is owed, the extra money goes somewhere. Here's how surplus funds work and why the topic attracts hype.
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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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What Happens If a Tax Lien Is Never Redeemed
When the redemption period ends and the owner hasn't paid, the certificate holder must act. Here's the general shape of that process and its costs.
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Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference?
Tax liens and tax deeds are two different things a county can sell at a tax sale. Here's what each one is, in plain English, and why it matters.
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Tax Deed Investing: What It Actually Involves
Tax deed investing means buying real property at a government sale. Here's the work it requires, the costs after the bid, and who it suits.
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What Is a Tax Deed Auction?
A tax deed auction sells the property itself, not the tax debt. Here's how these sales are set up, what the winner receives, and what comes after.