Instead of a standard deed, banks often provide a deed that only guarantees the title was clear while they owned it , not necessarily for its entire history. This makes Title Insurance absolutely mandatory to protect you from old liens or back taxes. 4. Navigating the "Leftovers"

When you buy a foreclosure, the seller (the bank) will not make repairs. What you see is exactly what you get.

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