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The other foreclosure menace

By Fred Schulte, Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

Mortgage paid off, woman loses home - over a small water bill

Excerpts from this story referencing "Lien":

"… ble the amount a year earlier, according to the Florida-based National Tax Lien Association. Altogether, 29 states and the District of Columbia can s …"

"… 29 states and the District of Columbia can sell tax Lien debt to investors.Lien sales in Baltimore have nearly doubled since the housing bubble of 2006. O …"

IMPACT: Maryland bill would protect homeowners from investors buying debt

By Fred Schulte

Center story detailed how Baltimore woman lost home over a water bill

Excerpts from this story referencing "James Brochin":

"… lution to not paying water bills it to take your house,” said State Sen. James Brochin, D-Baltimore County, the measure’s chief sponsor. “It’s predatory an …"