Monday, August 28, 2006

Tax Lien Certificates - Lawyers offer help with IRS issues


Lawyers offer help with IRS issues
Biloxi Sun Herald - The program is part of the Mississippi Taxpayers Assistance Project and is funded through grants from AmeriCorps and Equal Justice Works. The agency may be able to help with tax liens and levies, deficiency notices, innocent spouse relief requests
Source: www.sunherald.com

Karma: +287/-253
Daily Herald - This is nothing new to her, she has had several tax liens on her for the past decade. Now she just has the death of her son to excuse this. She now has her own 501c tax exempt charity, so she won't have to pay taxes on the money people give her to
Source: www.heraldextra.com

AJC's election coverage could use some fine-tuning
Atlanta Journal Constitution - McKinney herself had property tax liens in 2004 and 2005, which she eventually paid. That detail was never reported. News researchers and reporters check public records to learn more about candidate backgrounds. This is important because many people
Source: www.ajc.com

USA People Search Gets A Better Search Engine, New Look
PRWeb - Included are nationwide criminal records, marriage and divorce records, nationwide real property records, unclaimed money, nationwide registered sex offenders, and bankruptcies, tax liens, & civil judgments. A full list of products can be found here .
Source: www.prweb.com

NYCTL $32.8MM Tax Lien Collateralized Bonds, Series 2006-A Rated by
Forbes - The bonds are secured by liens on real property resulting from unpaid real property taxes, assessments, sewer rents, sewer surcharges, water rents and other charges ('Tax Liens'). The Tax Liens were imposed by The City of New York on properties
Source: www.forbes.com

Income tax fraud charges leveled against four men
Cleveland Daily Banner - Two federal tax liens were filed in 1999 and 2000 in Davidson County for $302,059.07 and $263,817.65, respectively, against Pendergrass for tax obligations pertaining to the 1996, 1997 and 1998 tax years. The indictment charges that Pendergrass, with
Source: www.clevelandbanner.com

New Program For Business Loans Announced
PRWeb - Borrowers will still have to pass certain minimum requirements to qualify for this program, but as long as they already own real estate of some sort, and have a minimum credit score of six-hundred-eighty (680) with no tax liens or judgments against
Source: www.prweb.com

Officials working to help city's homeless
Jackson Clarion-Ledger - We will look at city property that the city picked up with tax liens," Raff said. "We will make the property available if nonprofits agree to renovate them and use them for homeless services." Raff said the plan calls for 75 homeless housing units to
Source: www.clarionledger.com

Sunday, August 27, 2006

Tax Lien Certificates - Investing in Property Tax Liens - Buying Tax Liens


Investing in Property Tax Liens - Buying Tax Liens
Best Syndication, CA - Aug 22, 2006... auction. Depending upon the state and the nature of sales it can be an auction for a Tax Deed Sales or Tax Lien Certificates. You ...
Source: www.bestsyndication.com

Friday, August 25, 2006

Buying Tax Liens - Online records raise identity theft concerns


Online records raise identity theft concerns
Identity theft terrifies you.
Source: www.dallasnews.com

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Velocity Asset Management, Inc./
News; Amex: JVI.PR - News) Reports Revenue and Operating Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006, issued earlier today by Velocity Asset Management, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second paragraph, first sentence, should read "the Company reported revenues of $2,137,290, an increase of 26.2%" rather than "30.4%" as originally issued
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Tardy taxpayers can pay now - or more later
In what is becoming an annual wake-up call to area homeowners and businesses, a Virginia company has sent certified notices to 736 delinquent taxpayers in Yellowstone County. These taxpayers have 14 days after receipt of the letter to pay up, or Moori ...
Source: www.billingsgazette.net

Velocity Asset Management, Inc. Reports Revenue and Operating Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June
Velocity Asset Management, Inc. , a distressed asset management and liquidation company, announced today revenues and operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

NYCTL $32.8MM Tax Lien Collateralized Bonds, Series 2006-A Rated by Fitch
NEW YORK----Aug. 9, 2006--NYCTL 2006-A Trust tax lien collateralized bonds, series 2006-A, are rated by Fitch Ratings as follows: $23,330,000 class A 'AAA'; $4,127,000 class B bonds 'AA'; $3,319,000 class C bonds 'A'; $2,063,000 class D bonds 'BBB'.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Prudential, First American, Pulaski form a title company
Bill Perry is giving up early retirement to become president of a new company called Legacy Title Services.
Source: www.bizjournals.com

St. Fleurs hubby caught in sting - Busted on charges of soliciting prostitute
The husband of state Rep. Marie P. St. Fleur, who says he is separated from his wife, was arrested in a prostitution sting in Roxbury late Saturday night after he allegedly offered an undercover female cop $40 for oral sex, according to police.
Source: news.bostonherald.com

Stimson deal gets change in menu
Prominent local chef David Fhima is getting the boot from the high-profile Stimson Building where he was supposed to open one of his trendy restaurants. Instead, investors in the shuttered building in the heart of the Hennepin Avenue theater district have turned to David Koch, owner of Bella Notte and the Escape Ultra Lounge, according to city documents. The switch follows revelations that Fhima
Source: www.startribune.com

Buying Tax Liens - Tax sale set for Aug. 28


Tax sale set for Aug. 28
Neosho Daily News - In the interim, if the tax liens are paid, along with all other fines and charges, the bid money is returned to the bidder with interest (five percent on the amount of the starting bid) and the property remains with its original owners. Otey said
Source: www.neoshodailynews.com

St. Fleur s hubby caught in sting - Busted on charges of soliciting
Boston Herald - family s financial woes nearly sank Attorney General Tom Reilly s gubernatorial campaign earlier this year, when it was revealed within a day of St. Fleur s announcement as his running mate that she and her husband were swimming in tax liens
Source: news.bostonherald.com

Delinquent Yellowstone Co. taxpayers sent collection notices
Independent Record - Last year, American Tax Funding of Jupiter, Fla., filed tax liens against 932 homes and businesses in Yellowstone County. That company also uses the name JW Liens LLC. Lambros Xethalis, director of acquisitions and portfolio management for Mooring
Source: www.helenair.com

Council delays land purchase issue
Portsmouth Daily Times - Three real estate tax liens mentioned at the meeting totaled 58,976.82, while a personal property tax lien is $541,988.35 and a State Of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation lien of $62,872.20. Our whole reason for getting involved to begin with
Source: www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com

Casa Que Pasa is shut down
Bellingham Herald - owned by Abel Jordan under the name Advanced Renovations LLC, owes the Department of Revenue $44,452 in unpaid taxes and penalties, according to documents filed at Whatcom County Superior Court. The company also has several federal tax liens
Source: www.bellinghamherald.com

Johnson declares victory over McKinney
Atlanta Journal Constitution - McKinney also kept Johnson on the ropes by bringing up past financial problems including a bankruptcy and tax liens he had with his law practice. Johnson said the negative aspects of the campaign was the hardest for him particularly his
Source: www.ajc.com

State rep s husband snared in prostitution sting
Boston Herald - family s financial woes nearly sank Attorney General Tom Reilly s gubernatorial campaign earlier this year, when it was revealed within a day of St. Fleur s announcement as his running mate that she and her husband were swimming in tax liens
Source: news.bostonherald.com

AJC's election coverage could use some fine-tuning
Atlanta Journal Constitution - McKinney herself had property tax liens in 2004 and 2005, which she eventually paid. That detail was never reported. News researchers and reporters check public records to learn more about candidate backgrounds. This is important because many people
Source: www.ajc.com

N.J. firm targets delinquent Flathead taxpayers
Daily Interlake - Otherwise, the company could purchase their tax liens from the county and eventually take their properties. Flathead County Treasurer Adele Krantz said the county didn t hire Mooring to come in and clean up its tax rolls. However, that will probably
Source: www.dailyinterlake.com

Thursday, August 24, 2006

Tax Lien Certificates - Tardy taxpayers can pay now - or more later


Tardy taxpayers can pay now - or more later
In what is becoming an annual wake-up call to area homeowners and businesses, a Virginia company has sent certified notices to 736 delinquent taxpayers in Yellowstone County.
Source: billingsgazette.net

Two councilors weigh in on job center dispute
Two city councilors usually at odds over most issues have weighed in on the state's consideration of City Council's choice of an operator for the new job training center.
Source: www.dailyadvance.com

Jailed surgeon stands ground
TAXES: Refusing to deal with the IRS, Dr. Jerome Mueller wants papers done in "truth language."
Source: www.pe.com

McKinney, Johnson clash over finances, donors
In their first face-to-face televised debate, U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney and Hank Johnson, the local politician who forced her into Democratic runoff, traded verbal jabs Monday on her voting record and his past financial problems.
Source: www.ajc.com

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Velocity Asset Management, Inc./
News; Amex: JVI.PR - News) Reports Revenue and Operating Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006, issued earlier today by Velocity Asset Management, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second paragraph, first sentence, should read "the Company reported revenues of $2,137,290, an increase of 26.2%" rather than "30.4%" as originally issued
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Credit data and your insurance company
You're going to be hearing a whole lot about insurance companies' use of credit scoring this fall, but let's get the jump on things before the mud starts to fly.
Source: www.oregonlive.com

New Investment Business Will be Looking for Quality People Who Want to be Part of New Business' "Worlds Most Unique
With "Worlds most unique investments" clients have the opportunity to find untapped sources of distressed properties or distressed property owners. (PRWEB Jul 29, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/SG9yci1NYWduLVNpbmctSW5zZS1JbnNlLVplcm8=
Source: www.prweb.com

Low-income Homes Were Snapped up by Other Buyers Who Flipped Them for a Profit
Miami-Dade Housing Agency hasn't tried to stop them
Source: www.rismedia.com

Doctor jailed over tax dispute
CONTEMPT OF COURT: The Hemet surgeon refused to provide documents requested by the IRS.
Source: www.pe.com

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Tax Lien Certificates - Taxlienlady.com Announces a Free Teleseminar About How to Invest in


Taxlienlady.com Announces a Free Teleseminar About How to Invest in
Onlypunjab.com - out more about the teleseminar and register at www.taxlienteleseminars.blogspot.com. Tax Lien Consulting LLC is a company dedicated to providing products and services for investors who want to reap the benefits of investing in tax lien certificates
Source: onlypunjab.com

Baby Boomers Take Cover under Tax Lien Certificates
Onlypunjab.com - Terrorism threats, election year politics, and record-high gas prices could spell disaster for the U.S. Stock Market. Many investors that are hoping to retire within the next 15 to 25 years are seeking better insulated investments for their
Source: www.onlypunjab.com

Chief Evangelist, ExitPath.com
PRWeb - "Wow PRWeb. Spirited Woman is a growing woman's community, and I find that there is no better news company on the web - and I mean this - to give us the widest exposure in the least amount of time. We have also seen a definite increase in traffic to
Source: www.prweb.com

DataVentures I LLC Announces a New Software Product for the Tax Lien
Onlypunjab.com - DataVentures I LLC announces the launch of the latest version of Tax Lien Manager, tax lien management software. Tax Lien Manager software is designed to automate the business of investing in New Jersey tax lien certificates. The software is a
Source: onlypunjab.com

Tax Lien Consulting LLC Announces New Coaching Service for Tax Lien
Onlypunjab.com - Tax Lien Consulting LLC has added a new service to help investors buy tax lien certificates and tax deeds. The new service is a 60 minute JetStart teleconference with Joanne Musa, The Tax Lien Lady. "This is a one hour coaching session for qualified
Source: onlypunjab.com

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Tax Lien Certificates - Construction company sues fraternity, bank, state


Construction company sues fraternity, bank, state
West Virginia Record, WV - Aug 11, 2006... $220,000. The State of West Virginia, by its tax department, has asserted tax liens against the property, the complaint says. George ...
Source: www.wvrecord.com

NEW YORK STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION ...
Empire Information Services, Inc. (press release), NY - Aug 8, 2006... to eligible municipal and not-for-profit organizations that develop affordable single family housing on properties with delinquent property tax liens owned by ...
Source: www.eisinc.com

Finding what is on your credit report
Creditor Web, OK - Aug 7, 2006... credit companies, and so on. The public record information records bankruptcy, monetary judgments and tax liens. The list of recent ...
Source: www.creditorweb.com

Finances, Contributors and Some Issues Discussed At McKinney ...
GoDeKalb.com, GA - Aug 2, 2006... s contributors. McKinney s current radio ads allege Johnson had lawsuits, tax liens and garnishments for unpaid debts. Johnson ...
Source: www.godekalb.com

CRC Almost Sold to Highest Bidder
jewishinstlouis.org, MO - Aug 4, 2006... It was an honest mistake. . Last summer, CRC got notice that there were tax liens on the property and the city would foreclose if they didn t pay the taxes. ...
Source: stlouis.ujcfedweb.org

Why do they get the good stuff?
Town Hall, DC - Jul 31, 2006... They can have bankruptcies, foreclosures, charge offs, tax liens, late pays, collections and "hoof and mouth disease" and we do not care. ...
Source: www.townhall.com

$2M available under state housing program
Bizjournals.com, NC - Aug 9, 2006... funding will be released to municipal and not-for-profit groups that develop single-family housing on properties with delinquent property tax liens owned by ...
Source: www.bizjournals.com

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Buying Tax Liens - Casa Que Pasa is shut down


Casa Que Pasa is shut down
Bellingham Herald - owned by Abel Jordan under the name Advanced Renovations LLC, owes the Department of Revenue $44,452 in unpaid taxes and penalties, according to documents filed at Whatcom County Superior Court. The company also has several federal tax liens
Source: www.bellinghamherald.com

Jagr sues former accountant
Connellsville Daily Courier - According to court records, the Internal Revenue Service filed tax liens against Jagr totalling more than $35,000 in 2002, $3.2 million in 2003 and $1.4 million in 2004. All of the liens have been satisfied, court records state. Marchewka said Jagr
Source: www.pittsburghlive.com

Why title insurance is a sometimes-costly evil
Lodi News-Sentinel - Both coverages include protection for title risks, such as forged signatures in the chain of title (the major cause of title losses), encroachments, surveys (if specifically included), recorded easements, mechanics' liens, property tax liens, claims
Source: www.lodinews.com

USA People Search Gets A Better Search Engine, New Look
PRWeb - Included are nationwide criminal records, marriage and divorce records, nationwide real property records, unclaimed money, nationwide registered sex offenders, and bankruptcies, tax liens, & civil judgments. A full list of products can be found here .
Source: www.prweb.com

Auction shows lavish life for hedge-fund manager accused of scamming
Sioux City Journal - The suit claims the union endorsed Wright's firm, even though he already had tax liens against him. The players listed as plaintiffs in that suit are Atwater, Bishop, Crockett, Al Smith, New York Giants linebacker Carlos Emmons and former Philadelphia
Source: www.siouxcityjournal.com

Latest News
dBusinessNews.com - Majority of Connecticut Employees in Hartford; Aetna to Spend $219 Million to Revamp Hartford Facility, Build New Employee Parking Garage; State to Provide Incentives to Support Project Hartford -- City of Hartford to sell Aetna tax liens
Source: hartford.dbusinessnews.com

Latest News
dBusinessNews.com - State to Provide Incentives to Support Project Hartford -- City of Hartford to sell Aetna tax liens NewAlliance Adds Anderson to Board of Directors Hartford -- At their monthly meeting this week, the Board Baldwin Technology Schedules FY '06
Source: hartford.dbusinessnews.com

Former financial planner jailed for stealing cancer victim s 401K
Lebanon Reporter - He filed for bankruptcy nearly a decade ago, has federal and state tax liens and college loan payments for his two adult children, drives an old car and does not own any property, said the privately retained lawyer. He also pointed to sentences for
Source: www.reporter.net

Fahrendorf requests budget increase for raises
Durant Daily Democrat - These documents include plat maps, deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, tax liens and military discharge papers. The county clerk also serves as the secretary for county commissioners and other county boards, including the excise board. The excise
Source: durantdemocrat.com

Saturday, August 12, 2006

Tax Lien Certificates - Baby Boomers Take Cover under Tax Lien Certificates


Baby Boomers Take Cover under Tax Lien Certificates
Onlypunjab.com - Terrorism threats, election year politics, and record-high gas prices could spell disaster for the U.S. Stock Market. Many investors that are hoping to retire within the next 15 to 25 years are seeking better insulated investments for their
Source: www.onlypunjab.com

Eric Kinney, President
PRWeb - "Wow PRWeb. Spirited Woman is a growing woman's community, and I find that there is no better news company on the web - and I mean this - to give us the widest exposure in the least amount of time. We have also seen a definite increase in traffic to
Source: www.prweb.com

DataVentures I LLC Announces a New Software Product for the Tax Lien
Onlypunjab.com - DataVentures I LLC announces the launch of the latest version of Tax Lien Manager, tax lien management software. Tax Lien Manager software is designed to automate the business of investing in New Jersey tax lien certificates. The software is a
Source: onlypunjab.com

Tax Lien Consulting LLC Announces New Coaching Service for Tax Lien
Onlypunjab.com - Tax Lien Consulting LLC has added a new service to help investors buy tax lien certificates and tax deeds. The new service is a 60 minute JetStart teleconference with Joanne Musa, The Tax Lien Lady. "This is a one hour coaching session for qualified
Source: onlypunjab.com

Taxlienlady.com Announces a Free Teleseminar About How to Invest in
Onlypunjab.com - out more about the teleseminar and register at www.taxlienteleseminars.blogspot.com. Tax Lien Consulting LLC is a company dedicated to providing products and services for investors who want to reap the benefits of investing in tax lien certificates
Source: onlypunjab.com

Sunday, August 06, 2006

Tax Lien Certificates - Safeguards Inspired By Madeline Walker Become Law


Safeguards Inspired By Madeline Walker Become Law
PROVIDENCE -- Inspired by the plight of an 81-year-old Providence woman evicted from her house shortly before Christmas, Gov. Don Carcieri signed into law Wednesday a bill designed to protect homeowners from tax lien sales.
Source: www.turnto10.com

Ruling fuels ownership dispute over Schaefer Salt site
There is new contention over a 6-acre, contaminated site that for the past year has been one of the most widely discussed properties in Union Township.
Source: www.nj.com

Casa Que Pasa is shut down
Several people read a notice Thursday explaining why Casa Que Pasa is closed. The owner of the popular downtown Bellingham restaurant failed to pay the state Department of Revenue more than $44,000 in back taxes.
Source: news.bellinghamherald.com

Velocity Asset Management Announces a 134% Increase in May Year-Over-Year Collections
Velocity Asset Management, Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Velocity Investments, LLC , a consumer receivables asset management and liquidation company, posted a 134% increase in May year-over-year collections from its portfolios of non-performing consumer receivables in the month ended May 31, 2006.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

HR Secrets: worker 'screening' on the rise
To protect themselves from litigation, regulators and the risk of high turnover, companies are stepping up their screening of job candidates - and, in some cases, current employees.
Source: money.cnn.com

N.Y. firm buys Johnson County unpaid tax bills
A New York company swooped into Johnson County last week and bought up about 300 delinquent property-tax bills for $337,917. Johnson County Clerk Sallee Holbrook was surprised. But legal experts say changes in Kentucky's property-tax collection law have made the state ripe for invasion by out-of-state firms to purchase real-estate liens.
Source: www.kentucky.com

Judge dumps Natrona tax case
CASPER - A federal judge has tossed out a tax protester's lawsuit against Natrona County Clerk Mary Ann Collins.
Source: billingsgazette.net

Two adult-care facilities closing
Two Longview adult family care facilities are closing, leaving the families of the elderly residents scrambling to find them new homes before the Aug. 17 eviction deadline.
Source: www.tdn.com

Tax Lien Certificates - Aetna To Invest $219 Mln To Consolidate Majority Of Connecticut ...


Aetna To Invest $219 Mln To Consolidate Majority Of Connecticut ...
Trading Markets, CA - Jul 28, 2006... Aetna stated that it has entered into an agreement with City of Hartford to sell Aetna's tax liens on certain city parcels on Laurel and Hawthorne streets. ...
Source: www.tradingmarkets.com

Lawyers offer help with IRS issues
Biloxi Sun Herald, USA - Jul 26, 2006... The agency may be able to help with tax liens and levies, deficiency notices, innocent spouse relief requests, earned income tax credit appeals and other issues ...
Source: www.sunherald.com

Seeds of Hope, Seeds of War: Race, Class and the Battle for the ...
Infoshop News - Jul 13, 2006... His company, Capital Visions, was hit with five tax liens, and then bounced checks to the city, along with campaign checks to the Mayor and council members. ...
Source: www.infoshop.org

Two adult-care facilities closing
Longview Daily News, WA - Aug 1, 2006... owes nearly $40,000 in state taxes. In addition, the report says, there are two federal tax liens totaling more than $57,000 against Comfort Adult Family Home. ...
Source: www.tdn.com

Public access audit seeks to embarass, not educate
KeepMEcurrent.com, ME - Jul 21, 2006... for a marriage license. The request for a delinquent tax list can be confused with a list of current tax liens. Some people may ...
Source: www.keepmecurrent.com

Clerk candidates promise vigilance against ID theft
Examiner.com - Jul 11, 2006... State and federal tax liens used to come in with entire SS numbers, but starting last year, everything started coming in with just the last four numbers ...
Source: www.examiner.com

Lakes Region audit shows open access to public records
KeepMEcurrent.com, ME - Jul 7, 2006... public access to town records, volunteers asked for the amount of attorney fees paid by the town annually and a list of "tax liens" properties homes with ...
Source: www.keepmecurrent.com

Hartford -- City of Hartford to sell Aetna tax liens for parking ...
dBusinessNews Hartford (press release), CT - Jul 31, 2006... In addition, the City of Hartford has entered into an agreement to sell Aetna tax liens on certain city parcels on Laurel and Hawthorne streets and has entered ...
Source: hartford.dbusinessnews.com

Friday, August 04, 2006

Buying Tax Liens - Liberal Insanity And Taxes


Liberal Insanity And Taxes
Post Chronicle - After all, dead Republicans with high-value tax liens can help bail out inept Democrat office holders and their inevitable budget woes. Given the liberal mindset on taxes, it should come as no great surprise that recent good news on tax revenues was
Source: www.postchronicle.com

McKinney, Johnson clash over finances, donors
Atlanta Journal Constitution - Was it sound judgment when you didn't pay federal taxes over several years, resulting in federal tax liens? Was it sound judgment when you refused to pay multiple debts, resulting in lawsuits and garnishments against you?" Motives questioned Johnson
Source: www.ajc.com

2006 Mid-Year Investment Guide
Forbes - We also take a critical look at another hot area, "self-directed" IRAs that invest in exotic things like tax liens . We also run our slide rule over 20 years of the wonderful and savage world of initial public offerings. You may be shocked by what you
Source: www.forbes.com

GAO finds 10 percent of GSA contractors owe back taxes
GovExec.com - In the third hearing on delinquent contractors, GAO officials told the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations that the agency does not routinely check whether prospective contractors have tax liens against them or have failed to pay the payroll
Source: www.govexec.com

Lawyers offer help with IRS issues
Biloxi Sun Herald - The program is part of the Mississippi Taxpayers Assistance Project and is funded through grants from AmeriCorps and Equal Justice Works. The agency may be able to help with tax liens and levies, deficiency notices, innocent spouse relief requests
Source: www.sunherald.com

Assets Show Scammer Lived Lavishly
WXIA 11 Alive - The suit claims the union endorsed Wright s firm, even though he already had tax liens against him. The players listed as plaintiffs in that suit are Atwater, Bishop, Crockett, Al Smith, New York Giants linebacker Carlos Emmons and former
Source: www.11alive.com

St. Elmo remains a real town frozen in time
Denver Post - But Annabelle and Tony Stark stayed even after their mother and brother Roy died, buying properties for the value of their tax liens as people left town and converting them to summer cabins they rented to tourists. They were the only full-time
Source: www.denverpost.com

Office 'officially open for business'
Vindicator - Lien Forward's goal is to return 5,000 vacant, abandoned parcels to productive use within five years by helping interested parties buy delinquent tax liens against the parcels at low cost. "That's an admittedly ambitious goal, but, with hard work and
Source: www.vindy.com

Miami-Dade Housing Did not Stop BUYERS Who Snapped Poor Home
Turks.US - But the committee, overseen by the Housing Agency, regularly passed along lots saddled with tax liens and other problems. Housing officials admit that about 70 percent of the lots weren't ''clean'' or ready for building. Some lots were too small for a
Source: www.turks.us

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Buying Tax Liens - Cuts in Title Insurance Rates Sought


Cuts in Title Insurance Rates Sought
Los Angeles Times, CA - Jul 20, 2006... Title insurance is required by lenders to guarantee that there are no other ownership claims, such as tax liens or utility easements, on a property they are ...
Source: www.latimes.com

Police improve, school districts slide in latest FOI audit
MaineToday.com, ME - Jul 3, 2006... Towns and cities turned over lists of undischarged tax liens to 59 percent of auditors, while access to 2005 legal bills was granted 65 percent of the time. ...
Source: pressherald.mainetoday.com

New chief of staff says he's a protector
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Jul 28, 2006... troubles. From 1995 to July 2004, the city and Allegheny County filed tax liens against Regan totaling more than $8,700 for late taxes. ...
Source: www.pittsburghlive.com

Play detective to find missing classmates
Palladium-Item, IN - Jul 12, 2006... You also can look up criminal records, traffic tickets, tax liens, bankruptcy filings, campaign contributions, incorporations and lawsuits. ...
Source: www.pal-item.com

City homes feel ill wind from Albany
Buffalo News, United States - Jul 21, 2006... So are two houses across the street. And two more on the next block. Five of the eyesores had their tax liens bought by the state's Municipal Bond Bank Agency. ...
Source: www.buffalonews.com

League's Building Interests Chamber
Tampa Tribune, FL - Jul 18, 2006... In addition to construction liens, it owed the Internal Revenue Service more than $200,000 in federal tax liens on withholdings from employee paychecks. ...
Source: www.tbo.com

Slot machine backers' history questioned
KUAM.com, GU - Jul 31, 2006... The Maine Harness Racing Commission also found that he and his associates had been the targets of numerous lawsuits and four tax liens since 1992 and had ...
Source: www.kuam.com

Hedge-Fund Manager's Assets Go on Sale
Houston Chronicle, United States - Jul 16, 2006... in the scheme. The suit claims the union endorsed Wright's firm, even though he already had tax liens against him. The players listed ...
Source: www.chron.com

Lakes Region Weekly editorial
KeepMEcurrent.com, ME - Jul 7, 2006... The auditor asked for a record of tax liens and the clerk responded that the town had no tax liens because it had just performed a revaluation. ...
Source: www.keepmecurrent.com

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Buying Tax Liens - Indicted fund chief's assets set for auction


Indicted fund chief's assets set for auction
The assets of a hedge-fund manager indicted for scamming several pro football players out of millions of dollars will go up for auction later this month - revealing a lavish lifestyle for the 35-year-old.
Source: www.rockymountainnews.com

Volunteer Training
GALLUP CARE 66, 2407 E. Boyd #11, will conduct a volunteer orientation and training session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. CARE 66 has a variety of opportunities for volunteers to use their talents and skills. Information: Ender at (505) 722-0066.
Source: www.gallupindependent.com

Office 'officially open for business'
The program goal is ambitious, but achievable, the treasurer says. YOUNGSTOWN Local officials hope the opening of the Lien Forward Ohio office on the mezzanine of 20 Federal Place will expedite the return of vacant, tax-delinquent land to productive use.
Source: www.vindy.com

Bob Bruss: Insuring title is 'necessary evil'
Just about everybody understands the need to purchase automobile and homeowner's insurance to protect against unexpected losses that are often more costly than most of us can afford to pay. We hope we never have to file an auto or homeowner's insurance claim, but just in case, we pay relatively affordable premiums for protection. Title insurance is a "necessary evil" for real estate owners.
Source: www.startribune.com

Facts Refute Filmmakers Assertions on Income Tax in America
Aaron Russo's new film, America: From Freedom to Fascism, contends that the government illegally extracts income taxes, even though courts have ruled them to be constitutional.
Source: www.nytimes.com

New Investment Business Will be Looking for Quality People Who Want to be Part of New Business' "Worlds Most Unique
(PRWEB) July 29, 2006 -- Worlds Most Unique Investments work in the 8 different areas of real estate.
Source: news.yahoo.com

Voters had pick of spotty histories
A legislative race in Summit County is a test case for either political chutzpah or stupidity. A former Olympian with a reputation for partying and a residency problem dropped out. The former House speaker who left office amid a lobbyist scandal and the messy breakup of his marriage is trying for a comeback. His challenger is a former Green Party member who has switched her allegiance back to
Source: www.sltrib.com

McKinney, Johnson spar over finances
U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney and former DeKalb Commissioner Hank Johnson, both vying for the 4th Congressional District seat, immediately launched into a sharp exchange over campaign radio ads focusing on Johnson's past financial problems during their first face-to-face televised debate Monday. "I think it was a desperate act by a desperate candidate seeking to distort the truth to gain
Source: www.ajc.com

Buying Tax Liens - Area in Brief


Area in Brief
Gallup Independent - Aplicants must have respectable credit histories, no tax liens, and must agree to work with the SBDC, which will assess and provide the technical assistance needed to help the business succeed. Information: (505) 722-2220.
Source: www.gallupindependent.com

City homes feel ill wind from Albany
Buffalo News - Five of the eyesores had their tax liens bought by the state's Municipal Bond Bank Agency. Powell is one of thousands caught in the vice of a failed policy that, in grim irony, turned a state agency into the biggest supporter of Buffalo's
Source: www.buffalonews.com

Why title insurance is a sometimes-costly evil
Lodi News-Sentinel - Both coverages include protection for title risks, such as forged signatures in the chain of title (the major cause of title losses), encroachments, surveys (if specifically included), recorded easements, mechanics' liens, property tax liens, claims
Source: www.lodinews.com

USA People Search Gets A Better Search Engine, New Look
PRWeb - Included are nationwide criminal records, marriage and divorce records, nationwide real property records, unclaimed money, nationwide registered sex offenders, and bankruptcies, tax liens, & civil judgments. A full list of products can be found here .
Source: www.prweb.com

Perdue will remake government
Atlanta Journal Constitution - HE DIDN T EVEN PAY HIS TAXES, RESULTING IN FEDERAL TAX LIENS AGAINST HIM AND HIS BUSINESS. HE FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY AND WAS SUSPENDED FROM THAT FOR FAILURE TO PAY WHAT HE HAD PROMISED. ETHICS VIOLATIONS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, LAWSUITS, TAX LIENS
Source: www.ajc.com

Money woes linked to deaths of family of 3 in Palm Coast
Orlando Sentinel - The IRS filed at least two business-related tax liens against Kevin Henderson in the late 1990s, which were satisfied, court records show. Kevin and Belinda Henderson worked as financial advisers. She was a familiar fixture at the condo facility's
Source: www.orlandosentinel.com

N.Y. firm buys Johnson County unpaid tax bills
Lexington Herald-Leader - Witten said he was told Sass Muni plans to return and purchase more tax liens. He has been auctioning delinquent property-tax bills on the courthouse steps for seven years, Witten said, but until now no one had ever bought one. "It's probably
Source: www.kentucky.com

Miami-Dade Housing Did not Stop BUYERS Who Snapped Poor Home
Turks.US - But the committee, overseen by the Housing Agency, regularly passed along lots saddled with tax liens and other problems. Housing officials admit that about 70 percent of the lots weren't ''clean'' or ready for building. Some lots were too small for a
Source: www.turks.us

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Buying Tax Liens - Gov. signs bill to keep folks home


Gov. signs bill to keep folks home
Pawtucket Times, RI - Jul 13, 2006... Harold Metts. "Without this new law, without providing a means, through RIHMFC, to help homeowners facing tax liens, we would surely be seeing more sad stories ...
Source: www.zwire.com

Progress still needed on public's right to know
Central Maine Morning Sentinel, ME - Jul 4, 2006... Town offices still had trouble with meeting requests; quite often, a clerk was concerned about supplying the information requested on tax liens and fees paid ...
Source: morningsentinel.mainetoday.com

How to provide for disabled child
Charlotte Observer, NC - Jun 30, 2006... An excellent book (cost less than $25) you can read on this topic is "Profit by Investing in Tax Liens" by attorney Larry B. Loftis. ...
Source: www.charlotte.com

Velocity Asset Management Announces a 134% Increase in May Year ...
Yahoo! News (press release) - Jul 14, 2006... interest for resale. VOM, LLC focuses on purchasing, managing and maximizing the return on New Jersey municipal tax liens. This Press ...
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Sarape's closed, assets seized
Topeka Capital Journal (subscription), KS - Jul 6, 2006... explained that unsuccessful attempts in Sarape's case included multiple letters, telephone calls, letters of impending legal action and tax liens filed with ...
Source: cjonline.com

Gastelum completes course in Hermosillo
Nogales International, AZ - Jul 27, 2006The course comprised basic aspects of property, urban development, appraisals, tax liens, trust issues, financing real estate in Mexico, strategic selling and ...
Source: www.nogalesinternational.com

Many officials still balk at requests for public data
Kennebec Journal, ME - Jul 3, 2006... At town offices, auditors asked to view an accounting of all attorney's fees paid in 2005 and tax liens in effect on May 3 -- the day the audit was conducted. ...
Source: kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com

Tax lien auctions: The gain, the pain
AL.com, AL - Jul 2, 2006... It's also a growing phenomenon nationally, experts and officials say, as investors flock to the low-risk, high-return world of tax liens. ...
Source: www.al.com

Opposition Research Aids Political Wars
San Francisco Chronicle, USA - Jul 22, 2006... Two years earlier, Democrat George Cordova's hopes of going to Congress from Arizona effectively ended when Republicans unearthed two tax liens. ...
Source: www.sfgate.com