Escrow & Title
In Washington, real property taxes constitute a specific lien on the property assessed that has priority over:
AFederal IRS liens only
BMost other liens including mortgages, judgment liens, and mechanic's liens✓ Correct
COnly voluntary liens
DNo other liens — taxes are last in priority
Explanation
Washington property tax liens are statutory priority liens that take precedence over most other liens on the property, including mortgage liens, judgment liens, and mechanic's liens. This gives the government a superior interest in collecting taxes.
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Key Terms to Know
Lien
A financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
Discount PointsPrepaid interest paid to a lender at closing to reduce the mortgage interest rate, with each point equal to 1% of the loan amount.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
State-Specific Concepts
Mechanic's Lien
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