3 Things to Know Before Buying a House with Delinquent Taxes

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Real estate is often considered an investment, especially in one’s retirement. You buy a house, pay on it for 30 years, and when you’re in retirement, you can sell and add the cash to your retirement fund. Or, your heirs can sell and add the money to their inheritance. However, real estate isn’t always an investment. One of the ways real estate becomes a liability for homeowners is when they...
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Attorney State Versus Title State

Attorney States Versus Title States
After 20 years of renting, we’ve bought two houses in the last ten years. We’ve also sold one home. We’ve learned that selling a house can be complicated, so having a knowledgeable realtor is imperative. We’ve also learned that some states are attorney states, and some are title states, and the difference between those two types is vast. One is much easier and quicker to negotiate than the...
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