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Back taxes on an inherited house are fixable, Shaun, but they don't sit still, so I'd get on this soon. I'm sorry about your mom and dad. Start with a call to the county treasurer's office. Ask for the exact amount owed with penalties and whether they offer a payment plan. Also ask if any foreclosure action has started, because that tells you how much time you really have. Next is the title. If the house is still in your parents' names, a probate attorney in Cincinnati can walk you through getting it into yours. You'll need that done before you can borrow against it or sell. And if keeping it doesn't make sense, back taxes normally get paid out of the proceeds at closing, so selling is a real option. I'm a California agent, so double check the Ohio side with someone local. Keep the homeowners insurance active in the meantime. Alla Novytska, Realtor®, JohnHart Real Estate, DRE #02254775

Shaun, you would most likely be required to pay off the balance. You should be able to get a home equity loan if you do not have the funds, are currently employed and own the home outright. Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Real Estate Operations in ALL 50 States