You might want to check for liens on your property if you’re planning to list your home for sale. To improve their chances of a smooth transaction, most buyers conduct a formal title search to make ...

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A lien is a legal right, or claim, to your property acquired by a creditor. The purpose of a lien is to hold a property item — it doesn’t have to be a house — as collateral for a loan or debt. If you ...

If you try to sell or refinance your home, you could get an unexpected surprise when you close the deal — somebody could have put a lien on your property years ago and you might not know about it.“A ...

Falling behind on property taxes can cost you your home. Here’s how tax lien and deed sales work and why the Supreme Court is ...

After a property owner receives a tax lien, it creates an opportunity for investors. You’re allowed to purchase the debt related to that property. To do so, you’ll need to participate in an auction ...

(WSVN) - When she went to the bank to get a loan to renovate her home, she was told there was a lien on her property she had to pay. Her reply? “That’s not my lien on my house.” What do you do in a ...

A lien is a creditor’s legal right or claim to your property. The purpose of a lien is to hold a property item — it doesn’t have to be a house — as collateral for a loan or debt. If you don’t pay off ...

Lawsuits have piled up against Utah contractor Makers Line and its owners, Jason and Ellen Winkler, from subcontractors who allege they haven’t been paid for work. Many of the suits include ...

You might think you’d know if you have a lien on your property. But liens can often go undetected until a crucial time — like when you’re getting ready to sell your house. That’s why it’s important to ...