Got a Tax Lien Letter in the Mail?
Stop! Don’t pass out. Don’t Google ‘Do I lose my house tomorrow?’ This letter isn’t the Grim Reaper ……. it’s the county saying, ‘Hey, you owe us money.’ We’ve got your back.
First Things First — Breathe.
A tax lien doesn’t mean your house is gone. It’s just a legal claim until you pay what’s owed.
Deadlines are real. Redemption periods vary by state — read the fine print on your notice.
You’ve got options. Pay it off, set up a plan, dispute it, or sell before the tax sale. You’re not trapped.
COMMON MYTHS VS REALITY
Separating Scary Stories From the Real Deal
Myth 1: “A tax lien = foreclosure tomorrow.”
Reality: Most states give you months (sometimes years) to redeem or pay before a sale happens.
Myth 2: “Nobody will buy my house with a lien.”
Reality: Investors buy them every day. Some even prefer them.
Myth 3: “If I ignore it, it disappears.”
Reality: Nope. That lien will grow like interest on a payday loan. Handle it early and it’s cheaper, faster, and less stressful.
Your Quick ‘Stop the Bleeding’ List:
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Find the notice and read every line (dates, ect.)
Call the tax office to confirm payoff or redemption
Ask about payment plans & if the sale is scheduled.
Gather your property docs(tax bills, mortgage info)
Be Honest with bank/investors/
Line up your, ” Plan B”
***** Pay, Plan, or a “sell as-is” so you’re not scrambling at the last minute. *****
Tax-Lien Speak, Decoded
“Redemption Period” = Your grace window to pay before a sale.
“Tax Sale” = An auction where your delinquent taxes get sold, not your house (yet).
“Certificate of Purchase” = Proof someone bought your tax debt at auction. You still have time to redeem.
(Think of it as your own personal Rosetta Stone for government letters.)
Need Step-by-Step Help?
Download our Free Tax Lien Survival Guide. We break the process down like a comedy skit … easy to follow, no shame.
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