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Yechiel Abekassis
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Yechiel Abekassis
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Hi BP,

I'm looking at property for sale by the Bank ,They took Title a year ago .I know the previous owner had liens on the property .If i buy it from the bank do i get it clean ?

Property in Florida.

Thanks,

YA

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Hattie Dizmond
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Hattie Dizmond
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It is likely that the bank had to pay off any other liens in order to get a clear title they could then sell.  However, that's why you have a title company and why you have title insurance.

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