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How can i buy a simple home by paying the back taxes??

Looking to buy a home by paying back taxes. Open to various locations. Open to North Georgia, Tennessee, Murphy, NC as
Asked By Melissa | Murphy, NC | 173 views | Affordable Housing | 1 month ago
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Jason Craig

Coldwell Banker

Melissa, buying a home just by paying the back taxes is trickier than it sounds. In North Carolina, counties can sell tax-delinquent properties at auction, but it’s not as simple as writing a check for the overdue taxes and moving in. You’d have to bid at the tax sale, and the owner usually has a redemption period where they can pay what’s owed and keep the home. In Cherokee County and the Murphy area, these auctions do happen, but inventory is limited and many homes need major repairs. If you’re looking for affordable housing, it might be worth talking with a local agent who knows both traditional listings and tax sale opportunities, so you see the full picture.
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Joel Barber BROKER Top 1 Natio

The Advantage Group

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Buying a home through tax sales is possible, but it’s important to understand the risks. In most states, including North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia, tax auctions often come with redemption periods where the original owner can reclaim the property. Titles from tax sales can also carry liens that must be cleared before you get full ownership.

If your main goal is affordable housing, sometimes buying a starter home in areas like Myrtle Beach, SC or Conway, SC is a safer option than gambling on tax auctions. Our market still has homes at reasonable prices, and you avoid the legal complications that often come with tax deeds.

If you’d like, I can connect you with resources on how to safely pursue affordable homes without the headaches of tax sales.

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Amanda Courtney

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Buying a home through back taxes usually happens at a tax deed sale or tax lien auction. Counties in Florida and across the U.S. auction properties when taxes go unpaid. While it can be a way to buy a home below market value, it comes with risks such as title issues, liens, or even redemption periods where the original owner can reclaim the property. Always do thorough due diligence and consider hiring a real estate professional experienced in tax sales before pursuing this strategy.

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