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    Jan 18, 2011, 04:15 PM
    Paying the Back Taxes on a house instead of buying it
    Paying the Back Taxes on a house instead of buying it in NC can any one help
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    Jan 18, 2011, 04:35 PM

    Well, yes you can pay the back taxes,but after that you still have to get a mortgage because paying the back taxes does not get you the deed or title. The property still has to be 'owned' by someone. You still have to buy it.

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    Jan 18, 2011, 04:37 PM

    Maybe if you posted an actual question instead of just a title, we could help more.

    Paying the taxes will not get you ownership, if that's what you are asking. All you will be accomplish is doing the owner a favor.
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    Jan 18, 2011, 04:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ScottGem View Post
    Maybe if you posted an actual question instead of just a title, we could help more.

    Paying the taxes will not get you ownership, if that's what you are asking. All you will be accomplish is doing the owner a favor.
    Yes, I/ we become acccustomed to reading 'between' the one liners.
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    Jan 18, 2011, 06:26 PM

    Paying back taxes do not give you ownership, unless it is bought at a tax sale, at the auction the property may sell for the tax amount, or a lot more, it sells to the highest bidder.

    Even then they have a redemption period
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