tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300630627319876005.post1782491500179696453..comments2024-03-04T19:58:41.707-06:00Comments on Dorchester Times: Dorchester's Tax Delinquencies ListVillage Dwellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08550911093632744227noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300630627319876005.post-49959554968469652372015-10-09T15:30:50.380-05:002015-10-09T15:30:50.380-05:00Before you go paying someone's property taxes ...Before you go paying someone's property taxes with the idea you're going to get a bargain; 1) check to see if there is a lien on the property, because the lien holder can take it and you're out that money you've paid (unless you want to pay off the lien, too) 2) check with a realtor to make sure the property is not in foreclosure; but if it is, you can usually negotiate a deal with the lender to pay off the balance of the mortgage 3) be prepared to pay the taxes on a property for a few years before you can claim it, because you have to give the owner sufficient time (usually 6mo. - 1yr) to repay the money you spent on their taxes. Only if they fail can you force ownership.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663903698852508971noreply@blogger.com