What You Need to Know About State Tax Liens in Texas
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 09/16/2020
- Real Estate
In Texas, if you don’t pay your property tax or other taxes, you may be hit with a state tax lien. Unlike a federal lien that plays by the same rules across the country, a state tax lien differs in how it’s handled from state to state. ...
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Understanding Child Support Liens in Texas
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 09/10/2020
- Real Estate
The Texas Family Code regulates everything to do with child support within the state, including enforcing child support payments. One of the enforcement tools the Office of Attorney General has to compel payment is the ability to place a ...
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How to Find a Lienholder on a Property
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 07/29/2020
- Real Estate
Property liens aren't uncommon, but they are a bit of a hassle. A lien can block the sale of a piece of property. Learning who holds that lien is the first step in getting it settled. Lienholders can be any entity from a construction ...
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What Is a Lienholder, and What Are Their Rights?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 07/22/2020
- Real Estate
Any property against which a debt is owed may have a lien placed against it. The party that has a legal claim to the debt is the lien holder. Most adults in the U.S. have purchased property, such as a home or car, by borrowing money from a ...
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What Do Affidavits of Occupancy Do?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 07/15/2020
- Real Estate
An affidavit of occupancy is one of the many documents you see during a real estate closing. Most people don’t realize its significance or the implications for future financial or criminal penalties. In particular, independent or small ...
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What Documents Do I Need to Sell My House?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 06/17/2020
- Real Estate
So, you’re getting ready to sell your house. Exciting! Now, you’re probably asking yourself, “What documents do I need to sell my house?” We’re so glad you asked. Keep reading to find out all the paperwork (some of it might be available ...
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Federal Tax Liens Explained
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 05/20/2020
- Mortgage
A federal tax lien can tie up your assets and property, making it difficult to get a loan. In addition, your credit score takes a dive, and bankruptcy won't help you. Tax liens are one tool the IRS and the federal government have in their ...
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Use CourthouseDirect.com Data Services to Find Mortgage Marketing Leads
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 04/29/2020
- Mortgage
Generating mortgage marketing leads can take time, but there is a way you can gather a mailing list to get a quick start. CourthouseDirect.com provides an array of data services that can help you pinpoint individuals who may be in the ...
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How to Search for an Involuntary Lien
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 04/01/2020
- Real Estate
For a real estate investor, one of the first steps in performing due diligence is to ensure the property of your choice has no involuntary liens against it. Sellers should let buyers know of any cloud on the title, but not everyone is ...
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What is a Title Report?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 09/04/2019
- Mortgage
If you are purchasing property, one of the documents you should obtain or receive is a title report. A preliminary title report is often provided after you and the seller have reached an agreement but before you close.
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