Key Takeaways
- Property tax liens, IRS tax liens (if filed 30+ days prior), and municipal liens survive foreclosure.
- Quiet title actions cost $2,000-$5,000 and take 3-12 months.
- Standard title insurance may not cover auction or tax sale acquisitions.
- Never acquire without understanding the title situation—title risk can exceed property value.
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Test Your Knowledge
1.Which liens always survive a foreclosure sale?
2.What is the typical cost and timeline for a quiet title action?
3.Why might standard title insurance be unavailable for auction purchases?