Why is a party foreclosing a tax lien now offering to buy?

Why is a party foreclosing a tax lien now offering to buy?

Investor · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2010 · 9 posts · 0 votes

Just got a notice today from a business partner of the lein holder, who filed intent to foreclose about 6 weeks back.  The property is vacant land in Yavapai County, fairly difficult to access, not much development / improvement going on nearby.  It's been held by a corporation for about 11 years, and they stopped paying the taxes on it about 4 years ago.  

The letter received states that "instead of obtaining a judgement and receiving the property that way, it might be better for all parties to mediate a purchase", where the back taxes and everything else is paid by buyer and seller received a nominal sum ($2500).

Question is:  Why would someone offer this if they are already on their way to obtaining the property through the lien foreclosure process?

Thanks.

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John UnderwoodPro Member
Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
10y

a Tax deed would have a cloud on the title and would then need a quiet title action to remove cloud. I would try and get $4000.00 because a QT would cost about this much and take 6 months or longer.

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  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
    10y

    a Tax deed would have a cloud on the title and would then need a quiet title action to remove cloud. I would try and get $4000.00 because a QT would cost about this much and take 6 months or longer.

  • Lender · Greater LA/Orange County area, CA · Member since 2012 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    10y

    Maybe faster, maybe cleaner, maybe a faster, cleaner way to perfect and receive marketable title.

  • Ned CareyPro Member
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    Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    10y

    Time is money. If they can pay you a little more now that may be cheaper than the extra cost of waiting for the foreclosure to be final. 

    Depending on state tax sale laws they may actually owe the owner more money if they foreclose.

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