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How do you find out if there is a lien on a real estate property you are looking at?
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You can have a title company check for you, or you can contact the county where the property is. Liens have to be on file with the deed.
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Can i find out if there is a mortgage on an estate?
Check the deed at the court house. There will be a lien against the property if their is a mortgage.
When can a lien lead to foreclosure?
A real estate lien creates a secured debt by providing the lender or creditor holding the lien with a security interest in your property. Although your mortgage lender attaches a lien to your home as a matter of course, any other real estate liens that attach to the property do so because of debts you left unpaid. In certain situations, property liens can result in foreclosure.
What is a short sale in real estate?
A short sale is a sale in real estate, in which the proceeds from selling the property will fall short of the balance of debts secured by liens against the property, and the property owner cannot afford to repay the liens' full amounts and where the lien holders agree to release their lien on the real estate and accept less than the amount owed on the debt.
what happens to seller held mortgage when mortgagor dies?
If it ws done properly, the mortgage is a lien against the real estate. If the mortgage is not paid by the estate then the holder of the mortgage can foreclose and take possession of the property. You should consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain your options.If it ws done properly, the mortgage is a lien against the real estate. If the mortgage is not paid by the estate then the holder of the mortgage can foreclose and take possession of the property. You should consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain your options.If it ws done properly, the mortgage is a lien against the real estate. If the mortgage is not paid by the estate then the holder of the mortgage can foreclose and take possession of the property. You should consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain your options.If it ws done properly, the mortgage is a lien against the real estate. If the mortgage is not paid by the estate then the holder of the mortgage can foreclose and take possession of the property. You should consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain your options.
Can creditors put a lien on a house that is in a life estate?
Yes, they can place a lien on real estate. That may mean they get nothing if the individual dies, because they can only lien on the rights of that individual.
When a customer dies can a lien be put on the estate of the deceased in the state of Maine for work completed on the property?
The lien goes on the property, not the estate. But the estate must resolve the lien when disposing of the property.
Can i find out if there is a mortgage on an estate?
Check the deed at the court house. There will be a lien against the property if their is a mortgage.
What is a lien on real estate?
When property taxes go unpaid, the city holds an annual auction offering individuals looking to buy investment property to purchases as many tax liens as they want. When you purchase a lien, you are not fully purchasing the property. You just paying the property owner's taxes and getting the lien certificate.If the property owner will not pay the tax within the given time, then lien holder can foreclose on the property. If you want to know how to buy tax lien properties visit realestatetaxliennetwork.com
Can creditors put a lien on a deceased property if there is no will?
The existence of a will has no bearing on whether or not they can place a lien. If they have a legitimate debt and a judgment, or an agreement in the loan regarding a lien, they can place the lien on the property or the estate.
Does an owners life estate hinder my forcing the sale of land?
A life estate grants the right to the USE and POSSESSION of real property for life. The holder of a life estate is not the owner of the property. Therefore, you cannot take possession of the property and sell it if you have a judgment lien only against the life estate holder. If you have a judgment lien against the owner of property that is SUBJECT TO the life estate of someone else, the property would remain subject to the life estate if you took possession and tried to sell it. You would need to find a buyer who is willing to honor the existing life estate.
Can a buyer of real estate property place a lien for repairs to property prior to the closing date?
No. The buyer has no authority to place a lien on the property and no cause of action for which to sue.
Where can you find a release of lien for an owner financed property and being that the owner's have died?
Once you have paid off the loan to the seller, or the seller's estate or heirs, they should give you a lien release.
Can you file a mechanics lien if the person is now deceased?
Yes, you can file a lien against the property. The estate will have to clear the claim.
When can a lawyer place a lien against your real estate?
A lawyer can place a lien against your real estate after they have sued you in court and won. The court then issues a judgment lien and the lien is recorded in the land records. The property cannot be sold or mortgaged until the lien is paid.
What happens to back taxes if the estate has no money?
If they are property taxes, there is a lien on the property. In those cases the property has to be sold to settle the debts. If there are no assets in the estate, the taxes won't get paid.
Can my husband's unpaid medical bills result in lien on my real estate in Illinois?
Yes, it could. The property would be considered a part of his estate. A lien could be put against it.
How do you collect a lien on property not worth as much as the lien?
In order to collect on the lien, you will need to see a real estate attorney and have the lien foreclosed. In some states, deficiency judgments are allowed (meaning that if the property is worth less than the lien, then any unsatisfied portion of the foreclosure judgment could be executed on other property of the defendants). See the phone book for real estate attorneys who give "free consultations."
