Witness says he rigged bids in property tax lien auctions in Maryland

By Fred Schulte and Scott Calvert

A Baltimore lawyer admits rigging bids in property tax lien auctions on behalf of Florida bank and other companies....

Wall Street quietly creates a new way to profit from homeowner distress

By Fred Schulte

Gladys Walker, a retiree on Social Security, owed less than $1,000 in overdue property taxes on her modest Florida home. So why did Bank of

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tax lien":

"… e property owners as much as 18 percent interest and a slew of other fees. Tax lien holders can foreclose in as little as six months in some states, though ot …"

"… tarting to complain about the consequences for citizens and neighborhoods. Tax lien investing has proven contentious in cities such as Cleveland, which cancel …"

The other foreclosure menace

By Fred Schulte, Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

Mortgage paid off, woman loses home - over a small water bill
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Follow-up: Baltimore lawmakers seek overhaul of tax lien sale

By Fred Schulte, Lagan Sebert and Ben Protess

City council aims to prevent investors from seizing homes over small water bills, other debts

Wall Street quietly creates a new way to profit from homeowner distress

By Fred Schulte

Large bank, hedge fund bundle small tax debts into private investments

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tax lien":

"… erty owners as much as 18 percent interest and a slew of other fees.  Tax lien holders can foreclose in as little as six months in some states, though ot …"

"… tarting to complain about the consequences for citizens and neighborhoods. Tax lien investing has proven contentious in cities such as Cleveland, which cancel …"

Report: Some lose homes over as little as $400

By The Associated Press

Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tax lien":

"… o increase notice to homeowners and make sure they understand their rights.Tax lien sales differ from most foreclosures, which happen when people fall behind …"