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Who Pays Liens After a Foreclosure in Florida?

By David Sicherman | November 13, 2025

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When a property goes through foreclosure in Florida, investors often assume the winning bidder walks away with a clean slate. Unfortunately, that is not always true. Understanding which liens survive a foreclosure and which ones get wiped out can protect …

Are HOA Liens Wiped Out in Foreclosure?

By David Sicherman | November 6, 2025

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Many Florida investors assume that when a first mortgage forecloses, all HOA or condo-related debts automatically disappear. While a foreclosure often eliminates the recorded HOA lien, it does not always eliminate the assessment debt that the association is legally allowed …

This is How to do a Broward County Florida Title Search

By David Sicherman | September 4, 2025

| Title Issues, Title Search

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Buying a property at the Broward County foreclosure auction without doing a title search is like playing poker blindfolded: you might win occasionally, but more often you’ll lose big. Every lien, judgment, or unpaid tax that survives the auction becomes …

How to do a Miami-Dade County Florida Title Search

By David Sicherman | September 2, 2025

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Before you invest in a property, especially one at the Miami-Dade foreclosure or tax deed auction, you need to know precisely what you’re buying. Hidden liens, unpaid judgments, and unresolved legal issues can silently transfer to the new owner, leaving you responsible …

What is a Foreclosure Title Search?

By David Sicherman | August 4, 2025

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Every seasoned foreclosure investor knows the golden rule: the deal you think you’re getting is only as good as the title behind it. County auctions can resemble treasure hunts for bargain properties, but these bargains can quickly turn into financial traps …

How to Get a Loan to Flip a House: A Step-by-Step Guide

By David Sicherman | November 12, 2024

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Financing Your House Flip: How to Get a Loan Have you ever watched those home renovation shows where investors turn run-down properties into stunning homes? That’s house flipping in action. But unlike TV, the real challenge often isn’t picking the …

How to Find Distressed Properties: A Complete Guide

By David Sicherman | November 5, 2024

| Real Estate Investing

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Ultimate Guide to Finding Distressed Properties What Are Distressed Properties? Distressed properties are real estate assets experiencing significant financial, legal, or physical issues that often lead to forced sales or auctions. These properties can result from various situations, such as: …

How to Do a Title Search In Florida Yourself

By David Sicherman | June 24, 2024

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When buying or investing in real estate in Florida, conducting a thorough title search is a crucial step in the due diligence process. This search helps ensure that the property you’re interested in has a clear title, free from unexpected …

Who Chooses the Title Company in Florida – Buyer or Seller?

By David Sicherman | August 15, 2022

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A real estate transaction may involve so many agents and entities that all play a role in ensuring a successful one. There is choosing a real estate agent, deciding the mortgage broker to deal with, contractors (in the event of …

Which liens survive a Florida foreclosure

By David Sicherman | May 14, 2016

| Lien search, Title Issues

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Always Do a Title Search! A property purchased at a courthouse auction has an $18,000 judgment lien encumbrance. Presumably the purchaser is responsible for it. Before buying a property at a foreclosure auction, it is best to do a title …