Most liens are removed after a foreclosure property sale, but certain liens may remain.Here are some examples:Any lien recorded on title prior in time to the foreclosing mortgage.First Mortgage (if the foreclosing mortgage is a second or third mortgage)HOA or COA assessment liens (in certain states)Mechanic’s Liens (in some states)Government liens such as state and federal tax liens, city or county liens, US Government liens.IRS liens (IRS may buy the property within 120 days after sale at the price paid at foreclosure sale)Code Enforcement Liens, Environmental Liens, and Utility LiensChild Support Liens"Listing agent, seller's lawyer, and their title company have all told me it's clear, but I'm just doing my due diligence because this liens exceptions list is provided by auction.com.

Just like Holly Springs, which is extending (via primarily voluntary annexation) down to Harris Lake, Fuquay has a footprint well into Harnett county.

Show up on opening day to collect your deed.Oh right... first do a title search to make sure there isn't $500k owing and somehow find out if there's an environmental issue. 

They can help you determine what your buildable footprint/envelope is based off code, zoning, setbacks, city requirements.

I have bought some good deals at resale, but you need to be extra vigilant with your due diligence, sometimes there IS a reason that nobody bought the property the first go round (no road access, environmental issues, etc).  

You may also require a Phase One Environmental Assessment (EA) {which is predominately a paper exercise} depending on the requirements of your lender or the jurisdiction.I would reach out to @James Wise to learn more about the neighbourhood to see if it is a place you want to be.  

Check your state/local laws for disturbing interior/exterior surfaces/containment/abatement/environmental (particularly if it will ever be a rental).

I want it to be environmentally friendly and a delight to live in.

On top of that a low-footprint lifestyle is also kinder to the environment.

The states/cities the handle this well will be looked at favorably by businesses that will factor this into their footprint (especially if remote work becomes even more of a norm).