can get you MLS info, and county records in some areas have details.Better to let a crummy deal go, even if you lose your earnest money.

Thanks for the warm welcome Dick.The North Chi market is down in sales like most areas, but in a few counties the median home sales price has increased in a few counties.

Also, on your end you will want to file a notice of option with the county...this will make your option to purchase official.

You can also check with county recorders office

County that are still going into multiples, Beverly Hills, Westwood, and especially Santa Monica.

Originally posted by Liz Purcell: In some states I didnt know I had to notify the homeowner that their taxes were sold at an auction and they have a certian time to pay for it because I apply for a deed to their property.I thought the counties notified them of this.

Here's the quote on that from the court rep of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas that filed the tax lien on him, "We get hundreds of state liens every day and we don't have to make a judgment on them.

I try to not abuse agents because I'm sensitive to wasting their time as well.The more experienced agents seem to offer more disclosures (hot tub leaks for example) and are comfortable with passing on information you need to make an informed decision to buy.Pull comps on your local county database.

@Jon Holdman I am looking at the upcoming tax deed sale in King County, WA as my first real estate purchase. 

I need to find out what needs to be done to sell my mother's house.My dad died in 1984 without a will in Bell County Texas.