You might think you already know about any liens on a property you already own. However, the fact is they can lurk beneath your radar and pop up at the most inopportune times. Like when you’re getting ...

You might want to check for liens on your property if you’re planning to list your home for sale. To improve their chances of a smooth transaction, most buyers conduct a formal title search to make ...

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A lien on your house or car title is a bad thing. A lien you didn’t even know was there is even worse. There are several types of involuntary liens. The most common is a mechanic’s lien, designed to ...

A lien is a legal right, or claim, to your property acquired by a creditor. The purpose of a lien is to hold a property item — it doesn’t have to be a house — as collateral for a loan or debt. If you ...