Most liens are removed after a foreclosure property sale, but certain liens may remain.Here are some examples:Any lien recorded on title prior in time to the foreclosing mortgage.First Mortgage (if the foreclosing mortgage is a second or third mortgage)HOA or COA assessment liens (in certain states)Mechanic’s Liens (in some states)Government liens such as state and federal tax liens, city or county liens, US Government liens.IRS liens (IRS may buy the property within 120 days after sale at the price paid at foreclosure sale)Code Enforcement Liens, Environmental Liens, and Utility LiensChild Support Liens"Ours is bank-owned/SWD.Yes, I had to get my own title company to do the escrow and close too.auction.com is saying with their list of liens that if those items exist the buyer is to pay to clear them. 

Originally posted by @Mike Cumbie:@Rob D.I keep recommending my clients have an- Attorney approval- Contractor review- Radon test- Lead based paint test- Asbestos test- Septic inspection- Finance contingency for FHA- $2500 repair expectation for any repairs FHA demands- $1 EMD- Engineers inspection- Furnace inspector- Partner approval- Environmental impact study at sellers expense- Neighbor interview- Plumber inspection- Assignment of contract- Well test- HOA rules approval- Certificate of Compliance acceptance- Marketability of title- Town code review- Survey- Soil testFor some reason they keep complaining they are not getting a response, beat out or end up spending thousands in tests and fees only to lose to some cash buyer when they request a repair.

I'm sure my lungs will also appreciate me being out of this horribly polluted air.2.

Profit with principles: seeking not just economic profit but also a positive social and environmental impact; 3.

With that stuff squeezing landlords and environmental restrictions handcuffing developers it's no wonder why there is a housing crisis.  

:Lots of comments on this thread on the death rate.If you have damaged lungs, such as due to pollution (Wuhan) and smoking (60% of Chinese Males smoke), CoronaVirus is much more deadly. 

Satellite images have shown a dramatic decline in pollution levels over China, which is "at least partly" due to an economic slowdown prompted by the coronavirus. 

There is lots of environmentally concerned buyers.

No sales means there are no real estate commissions to be taxed, no surveys, appraisals, title insurance policies  written, less opportunities for real estate lawyers, acquisitions loans, environmental reports, dollars spent with contractors improving properties for the purpose of sale, all of which create tax revenue.  

I have bought some good deals at resale, but you need to be extra vigilant with your due diligence, sometimes there IS a reason that nobody bought the property the first go round (no road access, environmental issues, etc).