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Greg Braun
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No Deed/Title after Foreclosure and Chapter 7?

Greg Braun
  • Interior Decorator
  • Eau Claire, WI
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My direct marketing led me to a homeowner with the following situation:

He went through a foreclosure several years ago; to which he thought he lost the home, and then it sat vacant for four years. He apparently still owned the home and paid off some of the back taxes according to him. He then went through a chapter 7 bankruptcy which was delayed 3 times because they could not track the deed down. He said it went through but he is still on the county record as the owner and owes about 16K in back taxes and is getting hit with code violations. Is there any chance he can still own the property free and clear? That's what he says but without title he can't sell. he wants out- does anyone see a path to a solution here?  I am not sure if a title co will run a search or agree to do it without a fee? Any advice on where to start is appreciated:)

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    Wayne Brooks#1 Foreclosures Contributor
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    Wayne Brooks#1 Foreclosures Contributor
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    • West Palm Beach, FL
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    This is all useless speculation until you find out the true status.  Get a title search, if you don't know how to find the basics.  The deed is not "missing", it's recorded in your local courthouse.  Find out Exactly what has/has not happened with the foreclosure proceedings/resolution, Yourself.  Stop depending on what the seller says.

    Below are the online links for your county.  If you can't find it here, go down to your local offices and learn how to find this stuff-it's crucial to what you're trying to do.

    http://bis-net.net/ECCounty/search.cfm

    http://eauclairecowi.wgxtreme.com/

    https://tapestry.fidlar.com/Tapestry2/Default.aspx    (paid service)

     

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