One owner has 8 tax foreclosures. Post 114


Tax Foreclosure Notices UP Mount Desert Islander Bar Harbor, ME November 28, 2008 BAR HARBOR – The owners of 39 properties were notified last week that the town will foreclose on their houses, lots or commercial structures unless delinquent property taxes are paid by Dec. 22. The number of properties facing foreclosure is more […] . . .

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Landbanking becoming a popular government program. Post 113


Land bank top priority in 2009 the herald-dispatch w.va. November 29, 2008 HUNTINGTON -Mayor-elect Kim Wolfe says creating a land bank will be one of his first orders of business when his administration moves into City Hall on Jan. 1. “I’ve always said it is a good idea because it puts the city on the […] . . .

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Tax liens UP 25% in Colorado. Post 112


Property tax liens up 25 percent County to auction debt Dec. 5 County NewsBoulder and County CO Friday, November 28, 2008 More property owners in Boulder County are falling behind on their taxes, according to Treasurer Bob Hullinghorst, who expects to have 25 percent more tax liens to offer at this year’s auction than last […] . . .

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County cancels tax lien sale. Post 111


A sign of the times: County cancels tax lien sale Dayton Daily NewsDayton, OH Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Treasurer said no company bid on bundle of 650 properties owing a total of $2 million. DAYTON – It’s one of those “you know the economy is bad when …” situations. Montgomery County this week canceled its […] . . .

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HUGE tax sales abound around the country. Post 110


Nearly 700 properties have delinquent property tax payments Clay County is preparing for possibly the biggest tax sale it has ever had. Clay County Auditor Mary Jo Alumbaugh said. “In total, there are about $1.5 million in delinquent taxes on those properties.” Alumbaugh added the loss of those tax dollars affects all taxing units, including […] . . .

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Where should I invest? Post 109


Coach Mitch’s REFLECTIONS   Where should you invest? This is actually a very good question. The determination of where to invest in real estate can be relatively complicated. Consider some of the relevant issues that can influence your decision as to where you should invest: timing, price, severe weather, climate, employment issues, transportation, taxes, population […] . . .

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Now is the time to invest. Post 108


Coach Mitch’s REFLECTIONS   Timing is everything How many times have you heard this cliché? Too many times, right? We are told by experts that a stock is “ripe” and ready to move – timing. We see a fad, like the pet rock, and wish that we had created something like it to take advantage […] . . .

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Invest In Yourself – revisited. Post 107


Coach Mitch’s REFLECTIONS   Insight I saw a new blog and read several of the posts. The writer seems to have a definite point of view that is more down to earth than the typical guru. That is good. His readers will learn something and it will probably be good info. This post is about […] . . .

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Newbies must understand FMV. Post 106


Coach Mitch’s REFLECTIONS   Starting out is scary We always feel nervous when starting any enterprise or project. We are full of hope and optimism. We have visions where “only the good stuff” happens; where we come home with that BIG check; mama is proud, the kids are happy and secure, and the wife has […] . . .

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Let’s all speak the same tax foreclosure language. Post 105


Coach Mitch’s REFLECTIONS   Gurus are getting it wrong I don’t know why it is but all too many Gurus’ are not using the basic tax delinquent terms correctly. When examining their complete statement, I know that they “get it,” the theory, however very often the terminology is being wrongly used. Incorrect usage of terms […] . . .

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