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Buying a Car on EMI? 7 Costs You Should Not Ignore

You find the car you want, check the EMI and suddenly the monthly payment looks manageable. But is that really what the car will cost you? Not quite. When you buy a car on EMI, the monthly loan payment is only one part of your total expense. Other costs can…

MyLifeXP · Oct 6

Michigan homeowner owed $3,000 in taxes; county kept $23,500, appeals court reopens case

Denise Thompson, a homeowner from Michigan, faced foreclosure due to unpaid tax debts, leading to the loss of her home. After the property was sold, Allegan County withheld $23,500, which was above her tax liabilities. This case highlights broader legal challenges surrounding Michigan's tax-foreclosure process and the handling of surplus…

The Times of India · Oct 6

Peter Thiel revealed as secret buyer of Bel Air mansion that sold for $130m

The 1938 mansion, Casa Encantada, once belonged to Conrad Hilton and was sold at foreclosure auction

The Guardian - US · Oct 2

A Michigan family lost a home of $194,400 over a $2,242 tax bill; the county sold it for $76,008

The United States Supreme Court has made a landmark decision stating that tax sale compensation must be based on the auction price rather than the assessed value of a property. A family in Michigan, burdened with a $2,241.93 tax debt, faced foreclosure despite their home being valued at $194,400. With…

The Times of India · Sep 25

Tiny Tax-Foreclosed Strip Sold: Auburn homeowner’s yard is sliced by 5-foot parcel; odd plots gain value

Harlen Ward, a homeowner in Auburn, Washington, was surprised to discover a stranger purchased a narrow strip of land. This five-foot-wide parcel was located between Ward's property and his neighbor's property. The land was left unsold after entering the county's tax foreclosure program due to unpaid property taxes. Ben Harris,…

The Times of India · Sep 25

In 2012, Bank of America acquired a 20,900-square-foot Houston mansion through foreclosure for $2.12 million; 13 years later, after $14 million in renovations, it sold for up to $9 million

In 2012, Bank of America picked up a 20,900-square-foot Houston mansion through foreclosure. The price was $2.12 million. That works out to roughly $100 per square foot. In high-end real estate, a number like that makes people pause. It sounds like someone practically gave the keys away. The purchase was…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

In 2006, Burt Reynolds was seeking $15 million for his compound; after years of several asking-price changes, it eventually sold for $3.3 million

Burt Reynolds sold his Hobe Sound estate for $3.3 million in 2015 after price reductions over the years. The estate was initially listed for $15 million in 2005, and the asking price changed multiple times. Following financial difficulties, Reynolds faced a foreclosure lawsuit regarding the property before its sale.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Napa family rebuilt winery after 2017 wildfire for $30M; nine years later, $37M debt puts estate at risk

Signorello Estate winery faces an October auction after a series of devastating setbacks. The winery burned down in 2017, and rebuilding efforts faced significant delays and cost increases. Global wine sales have declined, impacting the business's revenue streams and financial stability. The owner owes $37 million to American AgCredit, which…

The Times of India · Sep 21

10 Counties Where Mortgage Delinquencies Jumped Most—And What It Does to Home Values There

A few missed mortgage payments on one street don’t determine what every house in the neighborhood is worth, but a rising concentration of financially stressed...

Saving Advice · Sep 20

Arizona man bought a $450,000 home in 2022, then lost it after falling $977 behind on HOA fees — what happened next

An Arizona man lost his $450,000 Mesa home after falling $977 behind on HOA fees. Toby Newton said he lost his job and was diagnosed with diabetes before missing quarterly assessments. Despite proposing payment plans, foreclosure proceedings began, and the home was eventually sold to the HOA for $8,172. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 17