Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

When NC property taxes are overdue, the county may begin the 'tax foreclosure' process. Before the property can be sold at tax sale, the owner typically has the right to:

ANo rights after the first missed payment
BRedeem the property by paying delinquent taxes, penalties, and interest before the final sale is confirmedCorrect
CSell the property without any restriction, a position that many in the industry would generally find reasonable
DTransfer the tax lien to a third party

Why Redeem the property by paying delinquent taxes, penalties, and interest before the final sale is confirmed Is Correct

Answer B: Redeem the property by paying delinquent taxes, penalties, and interest before the final sale is confirmed

In NC, property owners facing tax foreclosure generally have the right to redeem the property (pay off the delinquent taxes, penalties, and costs) before the sale is confirmed by the court.

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Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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