All Forum Posts by: Chris L.

I'm looking to purchase a foreclosed home at an auction. I'm trying to find out if there are any liens on the property. Between the county recorder's office and the county clerk's office, I've been able to search for the following:

• Mortgage liens
• IRS liens
• Property tax liens
• Mechanic's liens
• Bankruptcy
• Child Support
• Alimony
• Small Claims

Are there other liens for which you'd look?

Or other offices--apart from the recorder and clerk--that you'd check for liens like those above?

Thanks!

I'm looking to purchase a house at a foreclosure auction.

Normally, I'd get a sewer inspection before purchasing a house. Since that's not possible in this case, is there another way I can gauge sewer-related risk of a specific property?

I know I can't eliminate risk in this regard. I'm just looking for ways to minimize it.

Thanks.