Property Taxes
Refinancing With Lien on Property: Title Insurance Issues
Are you refinancing with a lienA Lien is an encumbrance against the property, which may be voluntary or involuntary. There are many different kinds of liens, including a tax lien (for unpaid federal, state, or real estate taxes), a judgment …
Buying Tax Liens: The Risks of Tax Lien Investing
When buying tax liens, it’s important to understand the risks of tax lienA Lien is an encumbrance against the property, which may be voluntary or involuntary. There are many different kinds of liens, including a tax lien (for unpaid federal, …
Adding Children’s Names to House Title and Deed
Adding your children’s names to your house titleTitle refers to the ownershipOwnership is the absolute right to use, enjoy, and dispose of property. You own it! of a particular piece of property. and deed can affect your property taxes, income …
Gifting a House to a Relative
Gifting a house to a relative will affect your income tax and real estateReal Estate is land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings and improvements. property taxProperty Tax is a tax levied by a county or local …
How Do I Check for an IRS Property Tax Lien?
To check for an IRS Property TaxProperty Tax is a tax levied by a county or local authority on the value of real estateReal Estate is land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings and improvements.. LienA Lien …
Does a Developer Pay HOA Dues?
After a developer transfers control of the homeowners’ association to residents, developers may or may not have to pay HOA dues on property. Q: The builder of our subdivisionA Subdivision is the division of a large piece of property into several smaller …
Transfer Home Ownership to Family
How to transfer home ownershipOwnership is the absolute right to use, enjoy, and dispose of property. You own it! to a family member. Before transferring home ownership to a family member, talk with an estate planner and real estateReal Estate is …
Options When You Can’t Sell Land
If you can’t sell a vacant land, try working with a real estateReal Estate is land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings and improvements. agentAn Agent is an individual who acts on behalf of a consumer. A …
Name Change on Property Tax Bill Pays Off
Q: This isn’t really a question. I just figured that you seldom find out how situations you’re asked about actually turn out, so I want to tell you about mine. A couple of years ago I asked you if it …
Appealing Property Taxes In Georgia
Q: Thank you very much for your recent story on the six ways to reduce your property taxes. You mentioned that there are individuals and companies that specialize in appealing property taxes for homeowners. Some of them will charge you …
